Capital Project Manager

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Job Description
Direct and oversee daily construction operations for capital projects, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and according to approved plans and specifications. Partner closely with project managers, engineering teams, operations, maintenance personnel, EHS professionals, and contractors to support seamless project execution.
Responsibilities

• Manage contractor onboarding, safety orientation, and field oversight while ensuring compliance with site policies, permit-to-work procedures, and safe work practices.
• Track project schedules, manpower utilization, and construction progress, proactively addressing risks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Review engineering drawings, construction documents, and scopes of work to identify constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate site logistics, including material deliveries, equipment access, staging locations, and work area management.
• Support project cost management by validating contractor labor hours, reviewing invoices, and monitoring budget performance.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable building codes, industry regulations, environmental standards, and company requirements.
• Maintain detailed project records, including daily construction reports, change management documentation, punch lists, redline drawings, and turnover packages.
• Facilitate construction meetings, safety discussions, contractor coordination meetings, and project status reviews.
• Assist with equipment start-up, commissioning, testing, and project closeout activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and effective teamwork across all stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of construction management experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, chemical, food production, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience managing contractors and multiple construction workstreams on active operating sites.
• Strong understanding of construction safety programs, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and contractor safety management.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost tracking, progress reporting, and project controls.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project management teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Experience supporting capital projects within a manufacturing environment.
• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent construction safety training.
• Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
• Familiarity with CMMS, project controls systems, or scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• PMP, CCM, or related industry certification.

Work Environment
The position is based in an office in Albany, as part of a long-term contract on the capex team. The company offers a diverse workload extending out for 4-5 years, providing longevity and stability. There are multiple consultants who have been with the company for 2-3 years, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Benefits include 15 days of vacation preloaded and reloaded each year, along with paid holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Albany, OR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Albany,OR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.
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