Capital Project Manager

Materion Corporation•Elmore, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Based at Materion’s Elmore, Ohio facility, the Capital Project Manager provides technical leadership and manages the execution of capital projects of up to $40 million. Working in a matrix environment under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the role oversees project scoping, planning, development, and execution while keeping requirements, deadlines, budgets, and schedules on track. The successful candidate leads projects and teams of varying sizes, builds collaboration across site and functional groups, maintains a strong customer focus, and drives projects from design through construction and completion. The position leads large capital projects and programs as well as multiple smaller projects when needed. It uses Front-End Loading (FEL) and/or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), along with the Stage-Gate process, to develop and manage projects. The role coordinates cross-functional teams and vendors, manages project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and resources, and oversees equipment factory acceptance testing, installation, site acceptance testing, startup, closeout, and post-project analysis. The Capital Project Manager reports to the Engineering Manager. A bachelor’s degree in an engineering field and at least five years of engineering experience in manufacturing plant environments supporting and managing medium-to-large capital projects are required, along with at least five years of project management experience. Candidates must be proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Visio and have knowledge of construction, schedules, cost estimating, commissioning, and design. PMP certification and a Professional Engineering License are preferred. Metals-industry experience and experience working with third-party engineering services, contract consultants, and construction contractors are also preferred. Selection is contingent on export-compliance eligibility for access to U.S.-controlled technology under ITAR and EAR. The job description lists qualifying citizenship, residency, immigration, or export-license pathways. Materion states that it is an equal employment opportunity employer and that reasonable accommodations may be available to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, or civil engineering.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in manufacturing plant environments supporting and managing medium-to-large capital projects up to $10 million.
At least 5 years of project management experience, with a track record of successfully executing projects from concept to completion.
Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, and Visio.
Solid knowledge of construction, schedules, cost estimating, commissioning, and the design process.
Solid understanding of project management techniques and procedures.
Ability to work as a team player and deliver results in a timely manner; organization, leadership, and management skills; financial-analysis understanding; and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills, including comfort communicating with employees at all organizational levels.
Must qualify for access to U.S.-controlled technology under applicable export-compliance requirements, through one of the eligibility pathways described in the posting or an export license approved by the governing agency.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Professional Engineering License.
Experience running projects in the metals industry.
Experience working with third-party engineering services, contract consultants, and construction contractors.
Knowledge of the Stage-Gate process and methodology.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead large capital projects and programs, building and leading effective internal and external project teams; handle multiple smaller projects when large projects are not underway.
Manage project scope, schedules, finances, risks, and resources to meet objectives.
Use Front-End Loading (FEL) and/or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and the Stage-Gate process, to develop, lead, and manage projects.
Manage equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs), installations, site acceptance tests (SATs), and startups, as well as project closeout, post-mortem analysis, handoff, and signoffs.
Coordinate and influence cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, EHS, finance, quality, continuous improvement, and T&I, to align on project plans and initiatives.
Establish and manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
Define project scope, deliverables, success criteria, and key metrics with site personnel and other stakeholders.
Monitor project budgets and resource use, including accurate spending forecasts where appropriate.
Work with procurement on vendor selection, prequalification, bid packages, and vendor-client relationships.
Facilitate change requests and ensure parties are informed about schedule and budget impacts.
Present technical material effectively to non-technical audiences, both verbally and in writing, and prepare project reports and presentations for management reviews.
Lead regular project reviews, communicate project status and risks, and carry out mitigation plans.