About this role
Job title: Capital Project Manager
About the Role The Capital Project Manager will lead and execute a portfolio of capital and maintenance projects in a complex industrial manufacturing environment. You will manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with business objectives while maintaining control over scope, schedule, and cost. This role partners closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams, as well as senior leadership, and requires strong stakeholder communication and experience with structured project management frameworks (stage-gate or similar).
What You'll Do
- Manage a portfolio of capital projects aligned with business objectives.
- Lead projects across categories including maintenance, safety, productivity, and growth initiatives.
- Develop and execute project plans from concept through completion; ensure effective control of scope, cost, and schedule.
- Organize and lead projects using established project management methodologies; define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for cross-functional teams; coordinate resource allocation throughout all project phases.
- Align project objectives with overall business goals and design requirements.
- Interface with internal stakeholders including operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams; provide clear and consistent project updates to leadership and executives.
- Collaborate with capital planning and corporate project teams.
- Monitor performance and ensure projects meet deadlines and financial targets; maintain project data accuracy prior to detailed design and execution.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, or chemical environments.
- Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle (initiation to closeout).
- Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget using project management tools.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present updates to leadership and executives.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Nice to Have
- Experience with SAP.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Experience using MS Project or similar scheduling tools.
- Familiarity with Front-End Loading (FEL) or stage-gate project methodologies.
- Background in chemical, pharma, oil & gas, mining, or complex manufacturing.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $126,156.80 - $173,465.60 USD per year.
- Other compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses.
- Relocation: Yes (relocation support available).
- Work Schedule: Onsite (9/80 schedule offered).