Project Manager – Major Capital Projects

System One; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Malvern, PA, seeks an experienced Project Manager for Major Capital Projects to lead strategic manufacturing and industrial capital projects across North America from concept through startup. You will partner with operations, engineering, procurement, EHS, finance, and leadership teams to drive operational excellence and business growth.

The role requires coordinating with EPC/EPCM firms, contractors, and vendors, and traveling up to 30-60% during critical phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing capital projects in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading projects from planning through startup.
• Strong scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience managing contractors and external project partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects from concept through startup.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, and EHS.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, budget tracking, and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Provide regular project updates and presentations to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager – Major Capital Projects
Location: Malvern, PA
Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager, Major Capital Projects to lead strategic manufacturing and industrial capital projects across North America. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from concept through startup while partnering with operations, engineering, procurement, EHS, finance, and executive leadership teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoy delivering complex projects that drive operational excellence and business growth, we'd like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead major capital projects from concept development through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, and overall project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Finance, Maintenance, and EHS.
• Manage relationships with EPC/EPCM firms, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, budget tracking, and project reporting.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
• Support project planning, front-end loading (FEL), and stage-gate review processes.
• Drive contractor performance and construction site activities to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide regular project updates and presentations to key stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing capital projects within industrial, manufacturing, or process-driven environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from planning through execution and startup.
• Strong understanding of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
• Experience managing contractors, engineering firms, and external project partners.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30-60%, with increased travel during critical project phases.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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