Capital Projects Leader: Infrastructure Delivery

Synagro; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Holidays 10

Medical/Dental/Vision

HSA with match

FSA

401(k) with match

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Synagro, a leader in environmental services, seeks an experienced Engineering Group member to blend construction expertise with strong administrative leadership to deliver capital projects efficiently.

You will oversee full lifecycle projects, develop scopes, manage budgets, coordinate with agencies and contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and safe, on-time delivery across multiple initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong project management and construction industry knowledge.
• Experience in public works, infrastructure, or capital improvement programs.
• Proficiency in budgeting, financial planning, and capital program management.
• Ability to lead teams, supervise staff, and manage contract consultants.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with governmental fiscal policies, procurement processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, requiring strong organizational and time management skills.
• Involves both technical (engineering, design, construction) and administrative (budgeting, compliance, reporting) responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Project Oversight: Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of capital works projects - from concept and design through construction and commissioning.
• Planning & Development: Develop project scopes, objectives, and technical feasibility studies, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Budget & Finance: Prepare and monitor budgets, control expenditures, and ensure compliance with approved financial plans.
• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with government agencies, contractors, consultants, to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
• Contract Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with legal and technical requirements.
• Regulatory Compliance: Secure permits, licenses, and approvals from relevant authorities.
• Performance Monitoring: Use project management tools to track progress, manage changes in scope, schedule, and cost, health and safety, and report to management.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize delays or cost overruns.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project records, including plans, specifications, and compliance documents.

Skills

Project management

Construction industry knowledge

Budgeting

Communication skills

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Project

RS Means

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Synagro, a leader in environmental services, seeks an experienced Engineering Group member to blend construction expertise with strong administrative leadership to deliver capital projects efficiently.

You will oversee full lifecycle projects, develop scopes, manage budgets, coordinate with agencies and contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and safe, on-time delivery across multiple initiatives.