Capital Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Othello, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead facility expansions, infrastructure projects, and capital investments across a complex manufacturing environment. This highly visible role requires hands-on field leadership and close collaboration with engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, contractors, and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will drive projects from concept through startup and closeout, manage scopes, budgets,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• 8+ years of project management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience managing projects from concept through closeout.
• Strong budgets, schedules, procurement, and contractor management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Onsite work with travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle: initiation, planning, budgeting, procurement, execution, commissioning and closeout.
• Manage multiple capital improvement and operational enhancement projects.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across multiple departments.
• Monitor performance and report progress to executives.
• Manage contractor selection, vendor relationships and contracts.
• Ensure safety, schedule, budget, and compliance with standards.
• Support facility expansions, infrastructure projects and manufacturing upgrades.
• Maintain project documentation like charters, schedules and closeout reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve execution via automation and digital tools.
• Drive stakeholder engagement across the organization.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Capital Project Manager

Location: Pacific Northwest (Relocation Assistance Available)

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Operations

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead facility expansion, infrastructure, operational improvement, and capital investment projects across a complex manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, contractors, and executive leadership to successfully execute projects from concept through startup and closeout. We're looking for a hands-on project leader who enjoys spending time in the field, driving stakeholder alignment, and delivering impactful projects that support long‑term operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, budgeting, procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Manage multiple concurrent capital improvement and operational enhancement projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, contractors, and vendors.
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress through KPI reporting and executive updates.
• Manage contractor selection, vendor relationships, procurement activities, and contract execution.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.
• Support facility expansions, infrastructure projects, process improvements, equipment installations, and manufacturing upgrades.
• Maintain project documentation including capital requests, project charters, schedules, change orders, risk assessments, and closeout reports.
• Identify opportunities to improve project execution through automation, digital tools, AI‑enabled solutions, and process optimization.
• Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, capital projects, or facility expansion environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor relationships.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work onsite and travel up to 50% as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Experience leading manufacturing plant expansions, facility upgrades, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
• Experience supporting industrial construction or EPC projects.
• Background in manufacturing, specialty materials, chemicals, mining, energy, pulp & paper, semiconductor, or related industrial environments.
• Experience utilizing automation, digital transformation, AI, or advanced project management tools to improve execution and reporting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Lead high-visibility projects that directly support organizational growth.
• Significant interaction with executive leadership and plant leadership teams.
• Opportunity to influence capital strategy, project execution practices, and operational improvements.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Long-term career growth with a stable and expanding organization.