Project Manager - Capital & Maintenance Projects

Location: Onsite - Local candidates only
 Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
 Assignment Type: Long-term contract (1-2+ years)
 Schedule: Flexible (4/10s, 5/8s, or 9/80)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to support capital and maintenance-driven projects at a chemical manufacturing facility. This is a newly created role to support an expanding portfolio of work and will focus on managing projects from scope development through execution and closeout. Candidates with either capital projects or plant maintenance/facility engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital and plant projects ranging from approximately $500K to $5MM
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, and execution across multiple disciplines
• Serve as the primary point of contact between engineering, maintenance, operations, contractors, and vendors
• Review project designs and execution plans to identify potential issues and ensure constructability and safety
• Apply working knowledge of mechanical, process, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines to recognize gaps, raise questions, and engage the appropriate subject matter experts
• Support project development, work packages, contractor coordination, and field execution
• Track project progress, costs, and risks; provide updates to facility leadership
• Ensure projects comply with site standards, safety requirements, and applicable regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical/Process preferred)
• Experience supporting projects in a chemical manufacturing, refining, or industrial facility
• Background in capital projects, maintenance projects, or facility engineering
• Strong cross-disciplinary understanding (not required to be an expert, but able to recognize issues and escalate appropriately)
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate closely with plant teams

Preferred Experience

• Experience working directly in an operating plant environment
• Hands-on coordination with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams
• Familiarity with contractor management and field execution