Senior CAPEX Project Lead: Real Estate & Construction

Sperton Global AS; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm, partners with a leading power technology and electrical infrastructure client to hire a Senior CAPEX Project Manager in Crystal Springs, MS. You will lead complex new-build and expansion projects from pre-planning through completion, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

The role requires coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, corporate real estate, and external

Qualifications

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and demonstrated accomplishments.
• Proven experience leading complex CAPEX, construction, corporate real estate, infrastructure, or related capital projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage significant project budgets, schedules, risks, and multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong technical understanding of construction projects, including drawings, schedules, specifications, and project execution.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools; experience with Microsoft Project or similar tools preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and construction-related tools preferred.
• Exceptional oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel regularly and maintain a strong onsite presence during critical construction phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate real estate CAPEX projects from pre-planning, design, and development through construction, completion, and post-completion activities.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, forecasts, risks, and execution plans.
• Coordinate engineers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to maintain project milestones.
• Serve as a key contact and escalation point for project-related technical, commercial, and execution matters.
• Review drawings, schedules, specifications, and technical documentation to support project decisions and execution.
• Oversee third-party firms and internal contributors, providing direction, accountability, and support.
• Conduct studies, investigations, research, and cost evaluations to support project decisions and capital investment planning.
• Prepare capital investment budgets, project pricing, forecasts, and required approvals.
• Monitor project execution for schedule, quality, safety, building-code compliance, company policies, and project specifications.
• Build strong relationships across engineering, construction, operations, corporate real estate, and business functions.
• Identify lessons learned and opportunities to improve project delivery, processes, and internal service.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

MS Office 365

Job description

Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm, partners with a leading power technology and electrical infrastructure client to hire a Senior CAPEX Project Manager in Crystal Springs, MS. You will lead complex new-build and expansion projects from pre-planning through completion, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

The role requires coordinating across engineering, construction, operations, corporate real estate, and external