Capital Projects Lead Engineer – Manufacturing

LHH; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid holidays and PTO

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects in a complex manufacturing environment. You will serve as the liaison between operations, engineering, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role combines office-based project management with hands-on collaboration on site, requiring proactive problem solving, strong communication, and mentoring of junior staff as part of a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related field.
• 5-15 years of experience in project engineering or capital project management.
• Experience in chemical processing, refinery, petrochemical, or similar manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven success managing projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from scope through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop charters, RFPs, bid evaluations, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, maintenance, operations, and external vendors.
• Manage scope, timelines, costs, and deliverables to achieve objectives.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Review designs, drawings, and specifications for quality and compliance.
• Support construction activities, commissioning, and handoff to operations.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve engineering challenges.
• Prepare project documentation, progress updates, and stakeholder communications.
• Mentor and support less-experienced team members.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH seeks a Project Engineer to lead capital projects in a complex manufacturing environment. You will serve as the liaison between operations, engineering, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

The role combines office-based project management with hands-on collaboration on site, requiring proactive problem solving, strong communication, and mentoring of junior staff as part of a culture of continuous improvement.