Senior Capital Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Personal 401K options

Medical, dental, vision, life and risk

Paid holidays and parental leave

Tuition assistance and certification

Job summary

Unified Theory in Minnesota seeks a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead large, complex capital projects across planning to implementation for manufacturing and industrial facilities. You will mentor professionals, drive schedules and budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while fostering strong client and partner relationships.

You will guide cross-functional teams, optimize project delivery, and contribute to business growth through strategic planning and proposal support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years in engineering, manufacturing, industrial operations, or similar.
• 4+ years in project management with complex capital projects.
• Experience with FEL, governance, risk, procurement, and controls.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and client/contractor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale capital projects with FEL studies, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Develop competitive bidding strategies and contractor selection processes.
• Set equipment performance criteria to support safe, reliable operations.
• Maintain robust schedule and cost control, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Foster collaboration with teams, site leadership, contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior project managers.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Identify process improvements to enhance delivery and performance.
• Support business development through client relationships and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

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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