Aerospace Facilities Capital Projects Leader

Sky Limit Systems; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sky Limit Systems, based in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Facilities Capital Projects Manager to lead the full lifecycle of capital projects across equipment, automation, and facility upgrades.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Facilities & Capital Projects and focuses on scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, contractor management, installation, commissioning, and closeout, driving safety, quality, and cost targets across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management in manufacturing or aerospace with multiple concurrent projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong contractor management and cross-functional leadership.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and construction documents.
• Proficiency with MS Project and MS Office.
• PMP, CCM, or Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to final implementation, including scopes, budgets, schedules, and ROI.
• Manage equipment acquisition and facility expansions, renovation, and line relocation.
• Coordinate readiness for new equipment and processes across electrical, HVAC, utilities, and controls.
• Ensure projects meet cost, schedule, quality, and safety targets with detailed plans.
• Develop capital budgets, forecasts and financial reporting; monitor expenditures.

Skills

Contractor management

Cross-functional leadership

Financial analysis

Project management

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP/CCM/Lean Six Sigma

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sky Limit Systems, based in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Facilities Capital Projects Manager to lead the full lifecycle of capital projects across equipment, automation, and facility upgrades.

The role reports to the Senior Director of Facilities & Capital Projects and focuses on scope, budgets, schedules, procurement, contractor management, installation, commissioning, and closeout, driving safety, quality, and cost targets across multiple sites.