Engineering Jobs in Glencoe Cook County Il Remote

Senior Project Manager (2 Openings)

Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub — Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

1⃣ Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required)

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

2⃣ Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading U.S.-based initiatives including:

• Plant closures & consolidations
• CapEx projects
• Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
• Asset transfer & reclamation
• Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
• Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
• Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
• Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.