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Project Manager

Sharpe Engineering
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead and execute capital and process engineering projects for our clients in the food & beverage industry. In this role, you will manage the full project lifecycle, from scope development and budgeting to installation, commissioning, and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. You will collaborate closely with engineering teams, contractors, and client stakeholders while supporting continuous improvement across our project delivery processes.

This role is hands-on, client-facing, and critical to supporting Sharpe’s commitment to operational excellence and people-centric project leadership. You’ll collaborate closely with Engineering, Controls, and Project Management teams to scope technical solutions, communicate value, and deliver exceptional service that reflects Sharpe’s Core Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Responsibility, Commitment to Stakeholders, and People-Centric Focus.

  • Key Responsibilities
    • Plan, coordinate, and deliver capital projects from concept through commissioning, including equipment installations, facility upgrades, and process improvements.
    • Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
    • Lead multidisciplinary coordination with mechanical, electrical, controls, and operations teams throughout design and execution.
    • Oversee contractor performance, site activities, safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
    • Track project progress and provide regular status updates, forecasts, and reports to leadership and clients.
    • Ensure documentation, including design changes, site conditions, and closeout packages, is timely, accurate, and complete.
    • Drive continuous improvement, lessons learned, and right-first-time project execution.

Why Join Sharpe?
As a Project Manager at Sharpe, you’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful capital and process engineering projects that directly shape how food and beverage products are made. You’ll collaborate with talented engineers, controls specialists, and project teams to deliver solutions that matter, while strengthening relationships with clients who rely on Sharpe’s expertise and integrity.

You’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, responsibility, and a commitment to doing what’s right for our clients and our team. Here, your leadership drives continuous improvement, supports innovation, and contributes to the long-term success of a growing company. If you’re motivated by making an impact, building strong partnerships, and leading projects that truly deliver value, Sharpe is the place to do your best work.

What We’re Looking For

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related STEM field (preferred).
    • 5 years of project management or engineering experience in industrial, capital equipment, or systems integration environments.
    • Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, or process systems.
    • Experience managing budgets, contractors, and field execution.
    • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
    • Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and lead teams toward successful project outcomes.
    • Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to travel up to 25%.

Sharpe Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays, a flexible work schedule, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, as well as life insurance, helping ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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