Senior Project Manager

The Senior Capital Project Manager will lead the detailed engineering, integration, installation, and commissioning of a $30MM capital program involving a new filling and packaging line in Virginia and a new packaging line in California. Several major equipment packages have already been purchased. This role will focus on completing the detailed engineering, coordinating utilities and facility modifications, managing installation, and ensuring successful startup & commissioning of the production lines. The position will coordinate external engineering firms, OEM equipment suppliers, contractors, and plant teams to deliver the project safely, on schedule, and within budget. Key Responsibilities Lead execution of large-scale capital projects totaling approximately $30MM across multiple manufacturing facilities. Manage the project lifecycle including engineering design, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning. Maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk management plans. Provide regular project updates to leadership and key stakeholders. Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. 8–12+ years of experience managing capital projects in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience executing capital projects greater than $10MM. Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, packaging systems, and facility utilities. Experience managing external engineering firms, OEMs, and construction contractors. Preferred Experience in food or consumer packaged goods manufacturing. Experience with high-speed filling or packaging lines. Familiarity with stage-gate or FEL capital project processes. This role will require regular travel to project sites in Virginia and California, particularly during installation and startup phases. A nominal 40 hrs/wk M-F is anticipated through detailed engineering, bidding, and OEM vendor equipment lead time phases. Construction/Installation, startup, and commissioning phases (estimated at around 5–6 months) may require additional hours (50+), occasional off-shift work (afternoon), and/or weekend work. #J-18808-Ljbffr