Senior Capital Projects Manager

Job Description
Senior Capital Projects Manager
What You'll Own

You will have end-to-end ownership of complex capital projects within a chemical manufacturing environment - from early concept through startup and handover. Success in this role means delivering projects safely, on time, on budget, and fully aligned with business strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle , including conceptual design, estimating, detailed planning, execution, commissioning, and deployment.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ensure all projects directly support strategic business objectives , managing scope, change control, and interdependencies between operations, technology, and business needs.
• Chair project team meetings and drive day-to-day execution, resolving issues related to scope, risk, dependencies, and critical path activities.
• Lead or participate in feasibility studies , vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Define and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, and contractor performance for goods and services.
• Apply deep knowledge of project and program management methodologies to maintain predictable, high-quality delivery.
• Serve as a technical leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including leading or supporting:
  • Risk Assessments
  • HAZOPs, MOCs, PSSRs, LOPAs
  • Development and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
• Provide clear, concise status reporting on milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements
What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred).
• 15-20 years of hands-on capital project management experience in chemical manufacturing or similar process industries.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously , each at different stages of execution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills , with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
• Excellent technical judgment and data analysis capabilities .
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new chemistries, processes, and technologies and apply them effectively in project execution.

Benefits

Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day one

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program


Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and the company matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement


Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships


Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement