Director, Capital Projects Engineering

ASR Group; Louisiana; On-site; USD 170,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ASR Group in Chalmette, Louisiana seeks an experienced Engineering leader to manage a diverse team of capital project engineers and deliver large-scale sustaining and modernization projects. You will oversee internal and external resources, EPC partners, budgets, schedules and risk analyses to drive execution excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing, capital project leadership of $50M+, and ABET‑accredited engineering training with PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in manufacturing engineering leadership.
• Experience leading a portfolio of capital projects >$50MM.
• Experience in refining/milling, pulp processing, industrial chemical processing, or food manufacturing.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree; PMP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external project engineers and EPC partners.
• Develop budgets, scopes, schedules, LEAN metrics, and cashflow.
• Present capital requests to executives.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and engineering standards.
• Travel up to 25%.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Lean metrics

Vendor management

Risk analysis

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

PMP or equivalent

Job description

ASR Group in Chalmette, Louisiana seeks an experienced Engineering leader to manage a diverse team of capital project engineers and deliver large-scale sustaining and modernization projects. You will oversee internal and external resources, EPC partners, budgets, schedules and risk analyses to drive execution excellence.

The role requires 15+ years in manufacturing, capital project leadership of $50M+, and ABET‑accredited engineering training with PMP preferred.