Capital Project Manager

Materion Brush; Elmore (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Elmore facility is seeking a Project Manager to lead large capital projects, guiding cross-functional teams from scope through execution. You will drive design, construction, and handoff while maintaining budgets, schedules and stakeholder alignment.

PMP certification and PE license are preferred, with 5+ years in manufacturing project management. This role requires strong leadership, problem solving and communication skills, with a focus on safe, compliant delivery of projects up to

Qualifications

• BS degree in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' engineering experience in manufacturing plants.
• 5+ years' experience in Project Management with proven delivery.
• PMP certification and PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects up to $40M from scoping to execution.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, risks and resources for projects.
• Use FEL/FEED and Stage-Gate to develop and manage projects.
• Oversee equipment FATs, installations, SATs, startups, and project closeout.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve alignment and deliverables.
• Prepare management reports and present project status and risks.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS degree in engineering

PMP certification

Professional Engineering License

Tools

FEL

FEED

Stage-Gate Process

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

Join the Dream Team at Materion - Where Careers and Community Shine!

Why Apply?

At Materion, you're not just taking a job-you're joining a dream team that powers innovation in aerospace, electronics, and energy. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities to grow.

Why Elmore, Ohio?

• Small-Town Charm - Friendly faces, safe neighborhoods, and affordable living.
• Delicious Delights - Grab a latte at Christy's Corner Café or enjoy local flavors at cozy diners.
• Outdoor Adventures - Bike the scenic North Coast Inland Trail , fish at Riverbend Park , or tee off at Sugar Creek Golf Course .
• Nature & Culture - Stroll through Schedel Arboretum & Gardens , explore the Blair Museum of Lithophanes , or sip craft whiskey at Ernest Scarano Distillery .
• In the Middle of It All - Quick drives to Toledo, Cleveland, and Lake Erie for big-city fun!

Job Summary

Based out of Materion Elmore Ohio facility, this position will provide technical leadership and help manage the execution of projects up to $40M. You will be working closely with the team members in a matrix environment to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, budgets, and schedules are on track. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager the CPM will oversee and manage capital projects for the Elmore site with proper project scoping, planning, development, and execution. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have proven experience in project management with the ability to lead capital projects and teams of various sizes by providing strong customer focus, building collaboration with site and other functional groups, approaching deliverables with a sense of urgency, and driving design, construction, management and execution of small to large capital projects to successful completion. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Stage-Gate Process and Methodology knowledge is desired.

You Will Have the Opportunity To:

• Plan and lead large-sized capital projects/programs with the ability to build and lead effective internal and external project teams. Must be able to also handle multiple, smaller projects when large projects are not being pursued.
• Manage project scope, schedules, finances, risks, and resources to meet project objectives.
• Use Front-End Loading (FEL) and/or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and the Stage-Gate Process for developing, leading and managing projects.
• Effectively manage equipment FATs, Installations, SATs, and startups, including project closeout and post mortem analysis with proper handoff and signoffs.
• Coordinate with and influences cross-functional teams (consisting of operations, maintenance ,EHS, finance, quality, continuous improvement, T&I) with competing goals to gain alignment to the overall project plan and initiatives.
• Establish and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Define scope, deliverables, success criteria and key metrics of the project in conjunction with site personnel and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor project budget and resource usage, where appropriate, with accurate spending forecast.
• Work with procurement on vendor selection, prequalification's and bid packages and overall vendor-client relationship for successful project execution.
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.
• Make effective presentations of technical material to non-technical people, both written and verbal. Prepares project reports/presentations for management reviews.
• Lead regular project reviews - communicates status of projects, risks, and actively exercises mitigation plans..

Job Qualifications

Education -

Required

BS degree in an engineering field, e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil is required

Preferred

PMP certification

Professional Engineering License

Experience -

Required

Minimum of 5 years' experience of engineering in manufacturing plant environments supporting and managing medium to large capital projects up to $10M.

5+ years' experience in Project Management with track record of executing projects successfully, from concept to completion.

Preferred

Experience running projects in a metals industry

Experience working with Third-Party Engineering Services and Contract Consultants and Construction Contractors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

Solid understanding of project management techniques and procedures

Team player who generates desired results in a timely fashion. Organized Good leadership and management skills. Understand financial analysis. Able to handle multiple projects at same time.

Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills to effectivel