Capital Project Manager

Rise Technical; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

20 Days PTO

Stock Options

Professional progression

Job summary

Rise Technical is seeking a Facilities / Capital Projects leader in Rochester, NY to own and drive major facility expansions from concept to commissioning. You will act as the primary technical authority, coordinating with architects, general contractors, and subcontractors to deliver critical infrastructure for a rapidly scaling manufacturing operation.

You will oversee the fit-out of pilot production and R&D facilities, then transition to ongoing facilities operations, maintenance strategy,

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities engineering, capital projects or construction project management within manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, laboratory or similar environments.
• Proven experience leading a facility fit-out or ground-up build with architects, general contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, HVAC, fire suppression and process utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects from design through commissioning.
• Serve as the technical authority for the project and liaise with architects, GC & subcontractors.
• Develop and execute the future facility strategy and upgrade plan.
• Operate within a high-growth, asset-heavy manufacturing environment.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Capital projects management

Construction project management

MEP systems knowledge

HVAC & utilities

Job description

$130,000–$150,000 + Full Benefits + 20 Days PTO + Progression + Stock Options

Rochester, NY (Commutable from: Brighton, Pittsford, Victor, Webster, Fairport, Penfield, Greece & surrounding areas)

Are you a Facilities or Capital Projects professional looking to take ownership of major facility projects, lead complex fit-outs, and become the technical authority for a rapidly scaling manufacturing operation?

On offer is the opportunity to lead a major facility expansion from design through commissioning, gain significant autonomy over capital projects and facility infrastructure, and play a key role in the company's long-term manufacturing growth.

This is a high-growth deep-tech business with a clear expansion strategy, significant recent investment, and plans to substantially increase its workforce over the next 12–18 months. You'll join at a point where you can have genuine influence over how the company's facilities and manufacturing capabilities are built.

On offer is a technical leadership position reporting directly to the VP of Manufacturing. You'll act as the primary technical liaison for architects, general contractors and subcontractors, oversee the fit-out of a new pilot production line and consolidated R&D facility, then transition into ownership of ongoing facilities operations, maintenance strategy and future capital upgrades.

This role would suit a Facilities Engineer, Capital Projects Manager or Construction Project Manager looking for greater technical ownership, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to help build the infrastructure behind next-generation solar manufacturing.

The Role

• Lead major capital projects
• Become the technical authority
• Build the future facility strategy
• Work at the forefront of technology

The Candidate

• Proven experience in facilities engineering, capital projects or construction project management within manufacturing, industrial, semiconductor, laboratory or similar environments.
• Proven experience leading a facility fit-out or ground-up build, working directly with architects, general contractors and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, HVAC, fire suppression and process utilities

Keywords: Facilities Management, Capital Projects, Facilities Engineering, Capital Project Management, Construction Project Management, Facility Fit-Out, Ground-Up Construction, Manufacturing Facilities, Pilot Production, R&D Facilities, Facility Expansion, Manufacturing Scale-Up, MEP Systems, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, HVAC, Fire Suppression, Process Utilities, Compressed Air, Process Gases, Exhaust Systems, DI Water, Building Infrastructure, Facility Operations, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Relocation, Equipment Commissioning, Project Commissioning, Punch List, Construction Management, General Contractors, Subcontractor Management, Architect Coordination, Vendor Management, Budget Management, Schedule Management, Change Orders, Capital Planning, CAPEX, Facility Upgrades, Site Development, Facility Layout, Manufacturing Expansion, Industrial Facilities, Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Solar Manufacturing, Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, Perovskite Solar, Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing, Pilot Manufacturing

Reference Number: BBBH278719