Capital Project Manager

Capital Project Manager

The Capital Project Manager leads the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of major capital projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while controlling cost, schedule, and quality.

This is an in-office position that works out of the Gurnee, IL manufacturing site that reports directly to our Site Manager.

Project Leadership: Translate business objectives into capital project goals; set team direction and expectations; acquire/release resources as needed

Scope & Planning: Develop and maintain project scope, estimates, schedules, and budgets; identify dependencies and critical path items; manage scope creep and risks

Execution & Oversight: Manage project cost, schedule, and quality; oversee vendor selection and performance; coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams

Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to chemical industry regulations, building codes, cGMP validation requirements, and environmental/safety standards

Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary interface between project teams and business unit steering committees; report progress, issues, and risks; facilitate cross-functional collaboration

Value Engineering: Evaluate non-capital alternatives; apply value engineering and equipment selection to optimize cost and performance

Post-Project: Oversee commissioning, handover, and operational readiness; conduct post-project reviews and lessons learned

Key Skills & Knowledge

Technical: Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process engineering, and facility/equipment validation

Project Management: Need strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills

Regulatory: Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry-specific safety and environmental compliance requirements

Tools: Experience with project management software, MS Office, and industry-specific engineering tools

Education & Experience:

Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered.

Experience: 5-10 years of proven track record managing from 50K to 5MM capital projects in chemical manufacturing or related process industries; experience with large-scale construction, process upgrades or new facility build-outs.

Pay and Benefits:

The estimated base pay range for this position is: $128,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

Medical, HSA, dental, vision

FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)

Life and AD&D insurance

Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance

Short- and long-term disability

EAP, identity theft protection

Paid time off, Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.

Vantage Specialty Chemicals