Capital Project Manager

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA

FSA

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc. is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of major capital projects at our Gurnee, IL site.

You will translate business goals into project scope, manage resources, and coordinate across engineering, construction, and operations to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role requires 5–10 years of experience in chemical manufacturing or related process industries, with a strong track record in large-scale

Qualifications

• Technical: deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process engineering, and facility/equipment validation.
• Project Management: scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills.
• Regulatory: OSHA, EPA, and safety and environmental compliance knowledge.
• Tools: experience with project management software, MS Office, and industry-specific engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital projects from planning through delivery.
• Translate business objectives into project goals and align resources.
• Manage cost, schedule, quality, and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with chemical industry regulations and safety standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Report progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and post-project reviews.

Job description

## Capital Project ManagerApply: Gurnee, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R-2299**The Role****Position Title:** Capital Project Manager**Position Summary**TheCapital Project Manager leads the end‐to‐end planning, execution, and delivery of major capital projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while controlling cost, schedule, and quality.**Position Scope**This is an in-office position that works out of the Gurnee, IL manufacturing site that reports directly to our Site Manager. * **Project Leadership:** Translate business objectives into capital project goals; set team direction and expectations; acquire/release resources as needed* **Scope & Planning:** Develop and maintain project scope, estimates, schedules, and budgets; identify dependencies and critical path items; manage scope creep and risks* **Execution & Oversight:** Manage project cost, schedule, and quality; oversee vendor selection and performance; coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams* **Compliance & Safety:** Ensure adherence to chemical industry regulations, building codes, cGMP validation requirements, and environmental/safety standards* **Stakeholder Management:** Serve as primary interface between project teams and business unit steering committees; report progress, issues, and risks; facilitate cross‐functional collaboration* **Value Engineering:** Evaluate non‐capital alternatives; apply value engineering and equipment selection to optimize cost and performance* **Post‐Project:** Oversee commissioning, handover, and operational readiness; conduct post‐project reviews and lessons learned ## **Key Skills & Knowledge** * **Technical:** Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process engineering, and facility/equipment validation* **Project Management:** Need strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills* **Regulatory:** Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry‐specific safety and environmental compliance requirements* **Tools:** Experience with project management software, MS Office, and industry‐specific engineering tools* undefined **Education & Experience:****• Education:** Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees will be considered. **• Experience:** 5-10 years of proven track record managing from 50K to 5MM capital projects in chemical manufacturing or related process industries; experience with large‐scale construction, process upgrades or new facility build‐outs.**Pay and Benefits:** The estimated base pay range for this position is: $128,000 - $150,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program.Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: · Medical, HSA, dental, vision· FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)· Life and AD&D insurance· Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance· Short- and long-term disability· EAP, identity theft protection· Paid time off, Parental Leave· 401(k) with company match**Equal Employment Opportunity**Vantage is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category.