Project Manager

Walker Lovell Ltd; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker Lovell Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead major industrial CAPEX investments from feasibility through handover across heavy industrial operations. Manage multi-million-dollar CAPEX and report to senior leadership.

The role requires 3+ years in heavy industry, an engineering degree (PMP advantageous), and collaboration with engineering, construction and operations teams to deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience in heavy industry
• Proven experience managing industrial CAPEX projects, including engineering, construction and commissioning
• Strong technical understanding of industrial plant equipment, engineering design and project cost control
• Engineering degree or equivalent; PMP certification is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial CAPEX projects valued between $1M and $25M, from feasibility and design through construction, commissioning and handover
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contractors and engineering partners to deliver safe, high-quality projects
• Drive technical decision-making, risk management and project execution across greenfield, brownfield and plant optimisation investments
• Collaborate with operational teams, engineering specialists and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery

Skills

Project management

CAPEX investments

Engineering knowledge

Risk management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Compensation: Strong package reflecting experience and project scope

Take Ownership of Major Industrial Investment Projects

An opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead significant capital investment projects across heavy industrial operations. Take ownership of complex engineering projects from initial feasibility through construction, commissioning and operational handover, with direct exposure to senior leadership.

• Strong compensation package reflecting experience and responsibility
• Opportunity to manage multimillion-dollar CAPEX investments
• Exposure to major industrial engineering and plant development projects
• Career development within an established international organisation

Why This Business

Our client is an established international industrial materials business with extensive manufacturing operations and a strong focus on engineering excellence, operational performance and capital investment.

With ongoing investment in plant infrastructure, modernisation and operational efficiency, the business offers the opportunity to deliver technically challenging projects with a tangible impact on industrial performance.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead industrial CAPEX projects valued between $1M and $25M, from feasibility and engineering design through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contractors and engineering partners to deliver safe, high-quality projects.
• Drive technical decision-making, risk management and project execution across greenfield, brownfield and plant optimisation investments.
• Collaborate with operational teams, engineering specialists and senior stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of project management experience within heavy industry, manufacturing, mining, minerals, cement or construction.
• Proven experience managing industrial CAPEX projects, including engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Strong technical understanding of industrial plant equipment, engineering design and project cost control.
• An engineering or relevant technical degree, or equivalent industry experience. PMP certification is advantageous.

Who This Suits

You're a technically capable Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of complex industrial projects and delivering measurable results.

You're comfortable working across engineering, construction and plant operations, managing multiple stakeholders and making informed technical decisions.

This opportunity will appeal to someone looking to broaden their project portfolio and deliver substantial capital investments within an established industrial organisation.