Senior Engineering Project Manager

Build the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Capital Projects to lead the planning and execution of critical capital investments that support the expansion of advanced manufacturing operations in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organization undergoing significant transformation from a materials producer to a world-class manufacturing enterprise.

As a key member of the Capital Projects team, you will serve as the Owner's Representative for major industrial projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through the entire project lifecycle, from concept development and design through construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical project leadership experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven track record delivering capital projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

What You'll Do

Capital Project Development & Planning

• Lead project development activities, including scope definition, feasibility studies, conceptual design, and detailed engineering.
• Develop project execution strategies and delivery plans aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, procurement, finance, and EHS teams to define project requirements.
• Establish project budgets, cost estimates, schedules, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate project alternatives and support capital authorization requests.

Project Execution & Delivery

• Serve as the primary point of accountability for assigned capital projects from approval through startup.
• Manage engineering firms, EPC contractors, equipment vendors, system integrators, and construction contractors.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Track project performance and proactively manage schedule, cost, quality, scope, and risk.
• Lead project meetings, stakeholder communications, and executive-level reporting.
• Administer contractor performance, change management processes, claims resolution, and commercial issues.
• Ensure successful integration of new facilities, equipment, and infrastructure into ongoing operations.
• Coordinate activities across operations, maintenance, engineering, manufacturing, and commissioning teams.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, regulatory, building code, and safety requirements.
• Participate in and support Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and commissioning readiness assessments.
• Verify that engineering and construction deliverables meet project quality standards and operational requirements.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Support the development of project governance practices, procedures, and delivery standards.
• Mentor Project Engineers and technical team members.
• Promote best practices in project controls, contractor management, commissioning, and capital planning.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance organizational capability and scalability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Civil, or related discipline).
• 5 years of project leadership experience in industrial manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, metals, semiconductor, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects exceeding $5 million in total installed cost.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of industrial construction, project controls, contractor management, commissioning, and facility infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Chemical, Materials, or related fields.
• Ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, schedules, and cost reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within advanced manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, aerospace, defense, semiconductor, battery, specialty materials, or similar industries.
• Experience delivering greenfield facility construction and brownfield expansion projects.
• Familiarity with simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) environments.
• Experience supporting facility commissioning, startup, and operational readiness.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Knowledge of EPC project delivery models and capital project governance processes.

What Makes You Successful

You are:

• A proactive leader who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accountable.
• An effective communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative and team-focused while maintaining strong project ownership.
• Committed to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Driven to deliver measurable business results through successful project execution.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead high-visibility capital projects that directly impact company growth.
• Work alongside industry experts in engineering, manufacturing, and operations.
• Influence the development of new manufacturing capabilities and facilities.
• Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Be part of an organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and long-term investment in U.S. manufacturing.