Project Manager II

RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES provided pay range This range is provided by RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $60.00/hr - $65.00/hr Position for US Citizens only Non-IT position (IT Project Managers, Please do not apply) Working Hours : 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday Work Model : Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week) Open Positions Schenectady, NY (3 Positions) Please ensure candidate location (city/state) is clearly listed on the resume. About the Role Looking to make a global impact and solve complex engineering challenges? We are seeking a Lead Project Engineer – Americas to join a high-performing Project Engineering team. In this role, you will influence major technical and financial outcomes while supporting the delivery of advanced, efficient power and energy solutions. What You’ll Do As a Lead Project Engineer, you will provide technical project management, technical direction, and coordination of engineering activities for assigned projects. You will act as the primary technical liaison between customers and internal Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) teams, ensuring all designs and equipment comply with contractual requirements and support continuous improvement in project execution. You will collaborate closely with customers, EPC partners, project management, engineering organizations, Centers of Excellence (COEs), commercial operations, supply chain teams, and field personnel by: Serving as the single point of contact for all customer technical inquiries, change requests, and communications related to project engineering scope Driving lessons learned back into design engineering teams to prevent repeat issues Providing technical guidance to Project Management and Applications/Regional Customer Applications Engineering Leading Customer Kick-Off Meetings (CKOMs) and Design Liaison Meetings (DLMs) Reviewing contract documentation and communicating project requirements across engineering functions Evaluating financial and schedule impacts of scope changes through Cost & Cycle Estimates (CCEs) and supporting change order execution Resolving cross-functional design and technical complexities Proactively mitigating engineering schedule risks to avoid delivery delays Managing the engineering budget and providing quarterly Estimates at Completion (EACs) Supporting engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, suppliers, and installation teams to ensure equipment meets customer and business requirements Presenting project risks, issue resolutions, and action plans to senior leadership What You’ll Bring (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of relevant experience Minimum 2 years of experience in Project Engineering, Design Engineering, and/or Field Engineering Eligibility Requirements Willingness to travel approximately 10%–15% Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Strong leadership and communication skills (verbal and written) What Will Make You Stand Out Customer-facing experience Experience with GTCC – Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software Strong creativity and problem-solving skills Knowledge of plant system design engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, and/or testing Effective interpersonal and influencing skills Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Contract Job function Oil and Gas #J-18808-Ljbffr