Project Team Leader

DuPont Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont seeks a Project Team Leader to drive capital projects from concept through startup, coordinating engineering, operations, and external partners to deliver safe, on-schedule, and on-budget results. You will lead diverse teams, develop design, procurement, construction, and startup strategies, and ensure governance and compliance while communicating with stakeholders across the business.

This hybrid role in Wilmington, Delaware offers exposure to strategic investments and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
• 5–10+ years of project management or leadership experience.
• Proven track record delivering capital projects up to $10 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and partners across the project lifecycle.
• Develop and execute strategies for design, procurement, construction, and startup.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk from concept to startup.
• Prepare funding requests, forecasts, and economic analyses.
• Ensure governance, safety, and compliance with standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

SAP/R3 PS

Microsoft Project

Procore

ICARUS

Job description

## Project Team LeaderApply: Hybrid: Wimington, Delaware: Full time: Posted Today: 250271WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers**Project Team Leader (PTL)****Lead High-Impact Capital Projects That Shape the Future**Are you an experienced project leader who thrives on turning complex ideas into successful outcomes? Do you enjoy bringing together diverse teams, driving execution, and delivering projects that create lasting business value? If so, we invite you to join our team as a **Project Team Leader (PTL)**.In this role, you will lead capital projects from concept through startup, serving as the driving force behind safe, successful, and efficient project delivery. As the key connection between the business, engineering teams, and external partners, you will have the opportunity to influence strategy, guide cross-functional teams, and bring critical investments to life.**What You'll Do**As a Project Team Leader, you will be accountable for delivering capital projects safely, on schedule, and within budget while ensuring alignment with business objectives.Key responsibilities include:* Leading multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, and engineering partners throughout the project lifecycle.* Developing and executing project strategies for design, procurement, construction, and startup.* Building strong partnerships with business stakeholders, steering teams, and project sponsors to ensure project success.* Driving project performance through effective leadership, clear accountability, and proactive communication.* Managing project scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk from concept through completion.* Leading project reviews, governance activities, and stage-gate approvals.* Ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, quality, process safety, and corporate standards.* Preparing project funding requests, forecasts, economic analyses, and financial reports.* Maintaining strong scope discipline and leading change management efforts.* Serving as the primary interface with engineering firms, contractors, and suppliers.* Identifying opportunities to improve productivity, optimize project execution, and enhance value through innovative project delivery approaches.**What You'll Bring****Required Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.* 5 to 10+ years of project management or project leadership experience.* Proven experience leading capital projects valued up to $10 million.* Experience managing engineering firms, contractors, suppliers, and external project partners.* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams in fast-paced and evolving environments.* Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management capabilities.**Preferred Qualifications*** Demonstrated ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.* Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and a bias for action.* Ability to drive continuous improvement and strengthen organizational capability.* Strong understanding of capital project management methodologies and project controls.* Knowledge of industry best practices, capital project KPIs, and project execution processes.* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and project management software.* Experience with SAP/R3 PS, Microsoft Project, Procore, ICARUS, or other project execution and planning tools.**Why Join Us?**This is an opportunity to lead meaningful capital investments that directly support business growth, operational excellence, and innovation. You will work alongside talented engineering, operations, and business professionals while gaining exposure to strategic initiatives and complex project challenges.If you are passionate about leading teams, delivering results, and making a measurable impact through world-class project execution, we would love to hear from you.**Apply today and help bring tomorrow's projects to life.**