Senior Capital Project Manager

Vistal; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

Paid holidays

401K

Job summary

Unified Theory is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects across planning through implementation for manufacturing and industrial facilities. You will guide programs with clients and cross-functional teams, mentor junior managers, and help drive successful outcomes while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Based in Minnesota, this 100% employee-owned firm emphasizes collaboration, ownership, and rigorous project controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science (completed before start).
• 10+ years in engineering/manufacturing/industrial operations with 4+ years of PM experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional capital projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of FEL, governance, risk, procurement, and project controls.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and client/contractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale capital projects, managing FEL studies, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Develop competitive bidding strategies and contractor selection processes.
• Set equipment performance criteria to support safe, reliable operations.
• Establish schedule and cost controls, forecasting, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
• Mentor junior project managers and collaborate with teams, sites, and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery and support business growth.
• Support business development via client relationships, scoping, and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

As a Senior Capital Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex capital projects that make a lasting impact. Working closely with clients and cross-functional teams, you will guide projects from planning through implementation, build strong partnerships, mentor talented professionals, and help drive successful outcomes for manufacturing and industrial facilities.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Unified Theory is powered by passionate people who work together to deliver outstanding results. Through strong partnerships, innovative design, and expert project execution, we help clients achieve success long after project completion.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale and complex capital projects by managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide leadership on developing competitive bidding strategies, including bid evaluation and contractor selection, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project results.
• Establish equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Establish and maintain robust schedule and cost control processes, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions
• Foster strong communication and collaboration with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution.
• Provide technical and project leadership to multidisciplinary teams while mentoring and developing junior project managers
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements so that all designs and project activities meet regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, enhance operational performance, and support business growth initiatives
• Support business development efforts by participating in client relationship management, project scoping, proposal development, and strategic planning activities

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Engineering or Science discipline (completed and verified prior to start) from an accredited institution
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries with 4 years of project management experience
• Prior experience with industrial processes and equipment in a heavy industrial or advanced manufacturing sector
• Demonstrated success managing multiple complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation
• Strong understanding of Front End Loading (FEL), project governance, risk management, procurement, construction management, and project controls
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing relationships with clients, contractors, engineering firms, vendors, and operational stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, scope, and performance metrics within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems

Benefits

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company- paid holidays, paid parental leave.
• We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.

For Minnesota residents: The pay range for this position is $100,280-$138,000 (with flexibility DOQ). The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Minnesota location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills.

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