Capital Projects Lead — Major Industrial Builds

System One

Malvern (Chester County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

System One in Malvern, PA, seeks an experienced Project Manager for Major Capital Projects to lead strategic manufacturing and industrial capital projects across North America from concept through startup. You will partner with operations, engineering, procurement, EHS, finance, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence and business growth.

The role requires coordinating with EPC/EPCM firms, contractors, and vendors, and traveling up to 30-60% during critical phases.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience managing capital projects in industrial/manufacturing environments.
Experience leading projects from planning through startup.
Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
Experience managing contractors and external project partners.

Responsibilities

Lead major capital projects from concept through startup.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, and EHS.
Develop and maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, budget tracking, and project reporting.
Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
Provide regular project updates and presentations to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.