CAPEX Project Manager

LHH; Momence (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k (100% match on the first 5%)

3 weeks PTO + 3 floating holidays (18 days total)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a CAPEX Project Manager for a direct hire position in Momence, IL. The role involves leading capital projects across various manufacturing facilities, ensuring timely completion within budget and safety guidelines. The ideal candidate has a BS in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years of experience in capital project management. Responsibilities include managing project lifecycles and ensuring compliance with EHS regulations. Benefits include 401k matching and PTO. This role requires some travel to plants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years capital project management in chemical manufacturing.
• Prefer PMC or MBA qualifications.
• Strong knowledge of unit operations, instrumentation, and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Deliver scope, schedule, budget, and safe execution aligned to business goals.
• Manage full lifecycle (FEL, engineering, approval, construction, startup, closeout).
• Oversee EHS/GMP compliance and stakeholder reporting.
• Provide technical support to plant teams as needed.

Skills

Capital project management

Knowledge of unit operations and engineering drawings

Construction management

Process engineering

MS Office

MS Project

Education

BS Chemical Engineering

Job description

LHH is currently seeking a direct hire CAPEX Project Manager in Momence, IL to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects across multiple manufacturing facilities. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Serving as a key liaison between cross‑functional teams and senior leadership, the Project Manager applies strong technical expertise and project management discipline throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects across multiple manufacturing sites
• Deliver scope, schedule, budget, and safe execution aligned to business goals.
• Manage full lifecycle (FEL, engineering, approval, construction, startup, closeout)
• Oversee EHS/GMP compliance, value engineering, contractor/vendor bids, and stakeholder reporting.
• Provide technical support to plant teams as needed.

Required

• BS Chemical Engineering; 5+ years capital project management in chemical manufacturing. Prefer PMC, MBA
• Strong knowledge of unit operations/instrumentation/equipment and engineering drawings.
• Construction management + process engineering experience.
• MS Office/MS Project
• Travel: 10% and regular time in plants.
• 401k (100% match on the first 5%)
• 3 weeks PTO + 3 floating holidays (18 days total)