Industrial Engineering Project Manager (CAPEX projects)

Syngenia SA; Belgique; À distance; EUR 90 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Syngenia is seeking a 360° Expert Project Manager with industrial CAPEX experience to lead complex owner-side projects, typically €5–15 million, across process industries. You will own end-to-end delivery from feasibility through commissioning, manage scope, budget, schedule, quality and safety, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and EPCM/EPC contractors.

You defend business cases, drive investment approvals, and ensure contractual commitments are met with rigor.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in industrial project management on owner-side.
• CAPEX projects >€5 million delivered in last 10 years.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Experience leading EPCM/EPC contractors.
• Strong capabilities in scope, budget, schedule control and business cases.
• Engineering background in mechanical, electrical, piping, or civil.
• Proficient in MS Project planning and resource management.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and contractors.

Responsabilités

• Own end-to-end CAPEX projects from scope definition to handover.
• Develop and defend business cases and CAPEX estimates; secure approvals.
• Maintain project baseline plan in MS Project, incl. shutdown windows.
• Lead all phases: pre-study, concept, basic/detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning.
• Steer external engineering and EPCM/EPC contractors; monitor scope, progress, cost.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, piping, electrical, automation, civil, EHS.
• Manage risks, changes, deviations, and claims; escalate with solutions.
• Act as single accountable owner for site management, operations, EHS, and executives.
• Promote strong safety culture during engineering and construction.

Connaissances

Owner-side PM

CAPEX project leadership

Multidisciplinary team leadership

EPCM/EPC contractor management

MS Project planning

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Formation

Engineering background

Outils

MS Project

Description du poste

We are looking for 360° Expert Project Managers with industrial experience with a minimum of 10 yrs PM-experience and min 3. CAPEX (investment) projects succesfully delivered in the last 10yrs (or longer).

Mission

You will be responsible for leading complex, multidisciplinary industrial CAPEX projects within the process industry, typically valued between €5–15 million. Your role encompasses full owner-side accountability for project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety. You will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility studies through to commissioning and handover to operations. Your key focus will be to manage external engineering firms and EPCM/EPC contractors, ensuring deliverables align with predefined scope, quality standards, and project timelines.

You will:

• Own end-to-end management of industrial CAPEX projects, including scope definition, budget control, and planning.
• Develop and defend business cases, investment requests, and CAPEX estimates; liaise with stakeholders for project approval.
• Prepare, maintain, and own the project baseline plan in MS Project, including shutdown and tie-in windows.
• Lead all project phases: pre-study, concept development, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Steer external engineering and EPCM/EPC contractors by monitoring scope, progress, quality, and costs. Challenge designs and estimates, ensuring contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams from process, mechanical, piping, electrical, automation, civil, and EHS disciplines.
• Manage risks, deviations, change orders, and claims, escalating issues promptly with proposed solutions.
• Act as the single point of accountability for site management, operations, EHS, and executive stakeholders.
• Promote a strong safety culture during engineering and construction phases.

Profile

• Minimum 10years in industrial project management, as an owner-side Project Manager accountable for project delivery.
• Proven experience in leadingCAPEX projects exceeding €5 million in manufacturing, chemicals, metals, pharmaceuticals, or similar sectors within the past 10 years.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and external EPCM/EPC contractors.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in project scope, budget, and schedule control, including preparing business cases and investment requests.
• Engineering background (mechanical, electrical, piping, civil) with at least 5 years of project engineering experience.
• Proficiency in MS Project with ownership of planning and resource management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels, including senior stakeholders and contractors.
• Autonomous, proactive, and capable of acting with full accountability.
• Relevant certifications such as VCA-VOL mandatory; PMP, Prince2, or IPMA are advantageous.

Offer

Working at Syngenia or for one of its partners means putting your talent and expertise to work on large‑scale projects. We offer you the opportunity to contribute to challenging technical projects, bringing your know‑how and supporting your clients through your expertise.

Alongside your colleagues, you will benefit from an environment that fosters the development of your skills and the growth of your career. You can also count on an attractive salary package that reflects your experience and knowledge.

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