Capital Projects Lead — Manufacturing & Automation

Elmet Technologies, Inc.; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting Day One

Opportunity to manage $5M–$40M capital

Job summary

Elmet Technologies, Inc. in Coldwater, Michigan is seeking a Project Manager to lead major capital projects from planning through commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering disciplines, vendors, and internal teams to deliver facility expansions, furnace systems, automation, and environmental improvements. The role requires guiding projects from concept to handoff, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and achieving performance objectives.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing technical capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience leading large, complex projects from design through commissioning.
• Experience with industrial furnaces, high-temperature equipment, or automated systems is preferred.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing vendor/contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead multimillion-dollar capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, capital forecasts, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, equipment vendors, and contractors.
• Lead technical reviews and develop RFQs; manage vendor selection and negotiations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering resources and ensure safety, regulatory, and performance objectives.

Skills

Capital project management

Vendor management

RFQ development

Contract negotiations

PLC/Automation knowledge

Cross-functional coordination

Furnace systems experience

Industrial electrical infrastructure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

Elmet Technologies, Inc. in Coldwater, Michigan is seeking a Project Manager to lead major capital projects from planning through commissioning.

You will coordinate engineering disciplines, vendors, and internal teams to deliver facility expansions, furnace systems, automation, and environmental improvements. The role requires guiding projects from concept to handoff, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and achieving performance objectives.