Capital Project Manager

Talascend is currently seeking a Capital Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama .


Overview


The role involves managing capital projects within the client's facility, coordinating with stakeholders, internal teams, OEMs, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure project completion in accordance with planned expectations and compliance standards.


Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from inception to completion following the project management workflow
• Develop project scope, budget, schedule, cost estimates, and performance reports
• Create technical documents such as scopes of work, bid packages, equipment specifications, RFIs, and turnover documents
• Qualify bids, support procurement activities, and coordinate vendor, OEM, and engineering clarifications
• Ensure project success through construction execution, equipment installation, commissioning, and manufacturing integration
• Manage receipt of as-built drawings, manuals, maintenance plans, and closeout documentation
• Oversee multiple contractors, contracts, engineering resources, OEMs, and third-party partners
• Ensure project and contractor safety compliance, quality, and site rules adherence
• Report project updates regarding schedule, budget, risks, issues, and decisions to management
• Lead risk assessments, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
• Support continuous improvement of project management systems, including lessons learned
• Uphold company values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
• Maintain knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 14001, IATF 16949, and ISO 17025

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil / Structural, Industrial, or Production Engineering, or combination of education and experience
• 8-10 years' experience in an industrial or heavy manufacturing environment supporting engineering and capital project management
• Experience managing and coordinating contractors, OEMs, engineering firms, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Experience developing project budgets, schedules, cost estimates, scopes of work, specifications, RFIs, reports, and process documentation
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Project Management Professional (preferred)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project software
• Familiarity with SharePoint database and structured document-control systems
• SAP experience (preferred)
• Experience with industrial modernization projects, manufacturing equipment integration, process improvement, or sustainability / compliance initiatives (preferred)

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.