Capital Project Manager
Vantage Specialty Chemicals•Gurnee, IL
•$128,000 - $150,000•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process engineering, and facility/equipment validation
- Strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills
- Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry‑specific safety and environmental compliance requirements
- Experience with project management software, MS Office, and industry‑specific engineering tools
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Translate business objectives into capital project goals; set team direction and expectations; acquire/release resources as needed
- Develop and maintain project scope, estimates, schedules, and budgets; identify dependencies and critical path items; manage scope creep and risks
- Manage project cost, schedule, and quality; oversee vendor selection and performance; coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams
- Ensure adherence to chemical industry regulations, building codes, cGMP validation requirements, and environmental/safety standards
- Serve as primary interface between project teams and business unit steering committees; report progress, issues, and risks; facilitate cross‑functional collaboration
- Evaluate non‑capital alternatives; apply value engineering and equipment selection to optimize cost and performance
- Oversee commissioning, handover, and operational readiness; conduct post‑project reviews and lessons learned
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
