Seconded Senior Capex Project Manager

-; Statesville (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Seconded Senior Capex Project Manager to oversee large capital projects. This remote-based role involves managing project execution, coordinating teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have extensive experience in capital project management within the chemical or pharmaceutical industries and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 20 years' experience managing large capital projects.
• Proven ability to design, construct, and commission capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, construction, commissioning of capital projects.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Cost Control

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Seconded Senior Capex Project Manager

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Seconded (Owners Rep) Senior Capex Project Manager to join our Engineering group to execute large capital projects for the company. This remote-based position will report to the Director of Engineering.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively manage the design, construction, commissioning, and start-up of domestic capital projects ($20MM to $60MM in size). Projects include the upgrade and expansion of existing facilities as well as new facilities.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, authorization requests and schedules along with basic engineering and detailed design construction packages
• Direct and manage project execution by safely performing the work defined in the project plan to achieve stated objectives
• Coordinate and lead internal / external teams and third-party engineering firms
• Anticipate and identify areas of risk and mitigate through proactive risk assessments and implementation of countermeasure / mitigation strategies
• Use established PM tools and techniques (cash flow projections, scope / schedule control, etc.) to stay within authorized budget limits and achieve the overall project and organizational objectives (safety, quality, capacity, timing, etc.)
• Effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and senior leadership via steering team meetings and other communication updates
• Domestic travel requirements estimated to be 30%

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• A minimum of 20 years' experience in managing large capital projects in the specialty chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or food industries
• Proven ability to successfully design, construct and commission capital equipment and systems in operating chemical plants
• Project scheduling (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), cost control and cost forecasting skills
• Demonstrated SAP or equivalent experience
• Working understanding of P&IDs along with a basic understanding of industry and governmental standards for design and construction
• Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate others

The following are considered a plus:

• Corporate-level owner-side large project management experience encompassing all project phases (FEL, detailed design, construction, commissioning)
• Master of Science degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Additional formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMI or CII)
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Capital project estimating skills
• Hands-on field experience in chemical manufacturing facilities with process and equipment commissioning, safety reviews, performance testing, and troubleshooting