Capital Projects Team Leader

DuPont; Wilmington, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a Project Team Leader to drive large capital projects from concept through startup. You will coordinate business, engineering, and external partners to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires a strong track record in capital project leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence across functions in a fast-paced environment. On-site Wilmington, DE experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10+ years of project management or project leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading capital projects up to $10M in value.
• Experience managing engineering firms, contractors, suppliers, and external partners.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and engineering partners through the full project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute strategies for design, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders, steering teams and sponsors for success.
• Drive project performance with clear accountability and proactive communication.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk from concept to completion.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

SAP/PS

Microsoft Project

Procore

ICARUS

Job description

DuPont is seeking a Project Team Leader to drive large capital projects from concept through startup. You will coordinate business, engineering, and external partners to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The role requires a strong track record in capital project leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence across functions in a fast-paced environment. On-site Wilmington, DE experience preferred.