Capital Project Engineer

Symrise AG; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise AG in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Project Manager, Capital Projects to lead capital initiatives in chemical and continuous-process environments. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of proven experience managing complex capital projects from feasibility through handover are required.

Knowledge of stage-gate governance is essential. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, while aligning stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading capital projects in chemical, industrial, or continuous-process manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and deliver projects across the full lifecycle within structured stage-gate frameworks.
• Project management certifications (PMBOK, PMP) or Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, feasibility studies, engineering scopes, cost estimates (FEL1-FEL3), schedules, and risk registers to inform capital funding decisions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee design development, procurement activities, vendor qualification, and contract execution in accordance with corporate standards and governance models.
• Manage construction execution, field engineering, and contractor performance to ensure adherence to safety expectations, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Direct commissioning and start-up planning, including operational readiness, training, SOP updates, validation, and handover packages.
• Maintain full accountability for project KPIs-cost, schedule, scope, quality, and safety-through structured controls, progress reporting, and stage-gate compliance.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution and integration of new assets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams through all project phases: feasibility, Front-End Loading (FEL) development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Implement and maintain structured project management methodologies and stage-gate processes to ensure project governance and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, including progress tracking, risk assessments, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, leveraging lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure seamless transition of projects to operations, including documentation, training, and post-implementation reviews

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related)

Job description

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances and flavors, cosmetic active ingredients as well as functional ingredients. Its customers include perfume, cosmetics, food and beverage manufacturers, the pharmaceutical industry and producers of dietary supplements and pet food.

With sales of around €5.0 billion in the 2024 financial year, the company is one of the world's leading providers. The Group, headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, has more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the USA and Latin America.

Scent & Care creates and sells fragrances, cosmetic ingredients, aroma molecules and mint aromas. Manufacturers use it to produce perfumes, personal care and cosmetic products, cleaning products and detergents, home fragrances and oral care products.

Your role

Position Summary

The Project Manager, Capital Projects will lead capital projects within our chemical, industrial, and continuous-process manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of proven experience managing complex capital projects from feasibility through operational handover. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional stakeholder communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to deliver safe, compliant, and cost-effective projects within structured stage-gate frameworks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project charters, feasibility studies, engineering scopes, cost estimates (FEL1-FEL3), schedules, and risk registers to inform capital funding decisions.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Oversee design development, procurement activities, vendor qualification, and contract execution in accordance with corporate standards and governance models.
• Manage construction execution, field engineering, and contractor performance to ensure adherence to safety expectations, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Direct commissioning and start-up planning, including operational readiness, training, SOP updates, validation, and handover packages.
• Maintain full accountability for project KPIs-cost, schedule, scope, quality, and safety-through structured controls, progress reporting, and stage-gate compliance.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, SHEQ, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure seamless execution and integration of new assets.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams through all project phases: feasibility, Front-End Loading (FEL) development, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.
• Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Implement and maintain structured project management methodologies and stage-gate processes to ensure project governance and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports, including progress tracking, risk assessments, and recommendations for decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution, leveraging lessons learned and best practices.
• Ensure seamless transition of projects to operations, including documentation, training, and post-implementation reviews

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading capital projects in chemical, industrial, or continuous-process manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and deliver projects across the full lifecycle within structured stage-gate frameworks.
• Strong technical background with a deep understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels.
• Proven track record of delivering projects that are safe, compliant, and aligned with business objectives.
• Highly self-directed, organized, and capable of managing complex assignments with minimal oversight.
• Experience with project management software and tools for planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Project management and/or process improvement certifications are a plus (PMBOK,PMP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.