CAPEX Project Manager

Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm. We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields. How can you grow with Nufarm? Based in Chicago Heights, IL, Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced CAPEX Project Manager. The role is responsible for a project’s outcome in HSE, project performance, budget, and schedule. They engage the key stakeholders of the plant to ensure the project objectives are met. They develop a detailed scope, design and construction packets, issue and accept permits, schedule with production downtime, and oversee contractors’ safety and quality. What will you be doing? Lead capital projects from inception to completion to achieve the proposed results. Communicate design plans and progress to the plant. Work with the plant to create the best results. Use the established project management systems, tools, and processes. Develop MOC and offer HSE documentation for each project. Lead the construction manager, vendors, and contractors for the project, updating project tracking documents. Use Ariba and other programs for entering POs, invoices, and other documents; update site files and close out documents for the project. Manage contractors to complete the tasks safely and as designed; responsible for the quality of the contractors’ work; coordinate and communicate schedule and needs to the plant and contractors. Investigate improved manufacturing processes and techniques and implement where appropriate to drive improvements in cost, safety, quality or efficiency. Establish engineering standards for use at all facilities and with contract engineer firms. Lead by example and drive an incident‑free workplace; PTW program compliance. What do you bring? You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical) or have a minimum of 5 years of related experience as a project manager. The right candidate will have strong competency in engineering/construction project management and capital budget management. The ideal candidate will track projects, develop design and construction packets, lead project meetings, and have a solid, working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and industry standards. What do we offer? Our compensation structure reflects the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $121,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nufarm