Senior Capital Projects Manager

Calumet • Great Falls, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Capital Projects Manager leads large-scale investment and infrastructure projects at the facility from concept through completion. The role combines strategic planning, financial oversight, and project execution to deliver capital initiatives aligned with organizational goals. It requires leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional coordination to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. On larger projects, the position may coordinate and oversee several project managers or leads.

The manager oversees the planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out phases of capital projects; develops and manages project scopes, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics; and supports capital planning and long-term infrastructure strategy. The position is based at the Great Falls, Montana site and is primarily office-based, with field supervision and work in an operating plant. Travel and extended assignments at engineering contractors’ and vendors’ offices or facilities may be involved.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university.
• At least 7 years of related experience and/or training, specifically managing capital projects in the oil, gas, and chemical industry.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Competence using Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling processes.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to attend to details without losing sight of project objectives.
• High motivation, initiative, and a demonstrated passion for excellence.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
• Passion for safety and ability to help ensure nobody gets hurt.
• Ability to work in an operating plant and interface with operations, maintenance, and construction contractors.
• Ability to navigate construction environments and wear appropriate PPE when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certifications.
• Primavera P6 scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct engineering work, including setting direction and expectations and coordinating with procurement and construction to meet project milestones and objectives.
• Support project change management to ensure project scope, schedule, and budgets are clearly defined and understood.
• Establish project procedures consistent with company procedures and PMG / FEL processes for engineering work, project controls, schedules, and budgets.
• Represent engineering with operations, maintenance, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Identify and secure necessary approvals for changes in engineering scope, budget, or schedule.
• Maintain ongoing communication with plant management, project engineers, and leads as appropriate.
• Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure work products meet industry standards and good engineering practice, comply with applicable codes, and satisfy pertinent legal requirements.
• Train and mentor midlevel and senior engineers and/or project engineers to promote employee development.
• Oversee the planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out phases of capital projects.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and improve future project delivery.
• Support capital planning efforts and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior