Capital Projects Lead – Facilities & Sustainability

Howmet Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an experienced Facilities Program Manager for our Hampton, VA plant. You will lead capital projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating across operations, engineering, finance, and procurement to meet growth and asset value targets.

The role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and on-time delivery of infrastructure and equipment investments. You will drive capital program execution within budget and ROIs, oversee vendor management, and ensure alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing CAPERX projects in manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting facilities strategy, including lease management, site utilization, and broker engagement.
• Must have excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in matrix organization.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of capital projects from concept development and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and vendor performance with CAPEX plans and approvals.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS to align project objectives with enterprise strategy.
• Forecast and track reduction targets and actuals; ensure CAPEX aligns with sustainability goals.
• Oversee contractor selection, bid processes and vendor management for construction projects, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and ROI/payback analyses.
• Monitor project performance using KPIs and report progress to senior leadership.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for successful outcomes.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

FAA regulations

Defense compliance

Investment casting knowledge

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is seeking an experienced Facilities Program Manager for our Hampton, VA plant. You will lead capital projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating across operations, engineering, finance, and procurement to meet growth and asset value targets.

The role emphasizes safety, sustainability, and on-time delivery of infrastructure and equipment investments. You will drive capital program execution within budget and ROIs, oversee vendor management, and ensure alignment