Manufacturing Capital Projects Manager

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Rosemont, IL seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process-improvement projects from feasibility through design, execution and close-out within the aluminum value chain.

You will coordinate with plant operations, engineering, procurement and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and on budget, while maintaining HSE compliance and strong documentation practices. In this permanent role, travel 30–50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline and 5 years of hands-on experience with projects within a progressive organization.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations; project, maintenance, or engineering background preferred.
• Solid knowledge of project management theory and practice (scope, schedule, budget, risk, procurement).
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent).
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (scopes of work, specifications, status reports).
• Proactive HSE mindset and commitment to safety-first execution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across functions and with external vendors/contractors.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% and work onsite as needed during execution phases.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and staffing plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including scopes of work, technical specifications, RFQs/RFPs, contracts, and change orders.
• Coordinate equipment selection, procurement, and vendor management in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Manage onsite execution, including coordination of contractors, equipment deliveries, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Ensure onsite logistics are planned and executed effectively (site readiness, equipment staging, delivery scheduling, installation sequencing).
• Conduct project close-out activities, including punch-list resolution, documentation handover, and lessons-learned reviews.
• Support knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across plants/sites.
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance throughout all project phases.
• Ensure all projects comply with best-practice project management standards and applicable regulatory/technical requirements.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Procurement

MS Project

Smartsheet

Technical writing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC in Rosemont, IL seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process-improvement projects from feasibility through design, execution and close-out within the aluminum value chain.

You will coordinate with plant operations, engineering, procurement and external contractors to deliver projects safely, on time and on budget, while maintaining HSE compliance and strong documentation practices. In this permanent role, travel 30–50% is expected.