Senior Capital Project Manager

MDA Edge

Salisbury (NC)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

MDA Edge is seeking a skilled Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale capital projects across various industrial sites in North America. This pivotal role demands a proven track record in Project Management and Process Safety Management, ensuring project completion aligns with the organization’s strategic goals. The candidate will play a central role in managing project life cycles, from conception through execution and final review, necessitating strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

15+ years of progressive experience in Project Management, specifically in capital projects.
Proven ability to lead and conduct PSM activities.
Strong analysis and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead on large-scale capital projects ensuring delivery on-time and within budget.
Conduct and lead PSM activities including HAZOPs and Risk Assessments.
Define project deliverables and manage scope, resources, risks, and schedules.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

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Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Job Summary: We are looking for a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale capital projects across multiple industrial sites in North America. This role requires full ownership of the project life cycle—from conceptual design and planning through implementation and close-out—ensuring alignment with organizational goals, operational excellence, and safety standards. The ideal candidate will also bring strong expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and be capable of independently leading and conducting activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and the development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead on large-scale capital projects, potentially across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
Take full ownership of projects through all phases including concept development, cost estimating, planning, execution, and deployment.
Align project outcomes with strategic objectives, managing scope, resources, risks, and schedules.
Organize and lead cross-functional project team meetings and maintain clear communication with leadership.
Drive feasibility studies, vendor selection, and proposal evaluation in collaboration with stakeholders.
Define project deliverables such as the Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications for goods and services.
Monitor and control multiple workstreams, proactively managing conflicts, dependencies, and milestones.
Conduct and lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Provide detailed project reporting including status updates, risks, issues, and deliverable tracking.
Help establish and improve project management processes, templates, and tools.

Non-Negotiable Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
15 plus years of progressive experience in Project Management, specifically in capital projects.
Ability to lead & conduct Process Safety Management (PSM) activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Ability to lead major large-scale capital projects, potentially across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
Ready to travel up to 50% of the time across multiple industrial sites in North America
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in complex environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Demonstrated expertise in Process Safety Management and risk mitigation strategies.
Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new chemistries, processes, and technologies.

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