Senior Capital Project Manager - Hybrid, Plant Projects

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a contribution-motivated Capital Project Manager to lead multi-discipline project teams in large improvement projects at our Wichita, KS facilities. Roles include front-end loading, execution, and startup across $1M to several hundred million projects with travel ~25%, and a hybrid work model.

The team supports multiple KAES sites with a centralized project capability to deliver superior results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting or leading capital projects in an industrial, energy, chemicals, or related environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support capital improvement projects ranging from $1M to several hundred million dollars in total installed cost in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner to improve unit and plant operations.
• Manage projects across the full project lifecycle, including multi-year projects from concept development through commissioning and startup
• Facilitate cross-discipline teams with plant personnel, business development, executive leadership, and internal and external partners to define objectives, develop scope, and implement execution plans
• Guide the integrated project team through disciplined front-end loading, funding alignment, and project execution to deliver on project objectives
• Steward cost, schedule, and quality while applying economic thinking and Koch’s Decision-Making Framework
• Communicate effectively, identify opportunities for value creation, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage multiple projects in various stages of the project lifecycle
• Support knowledge sharing and training within the Operations Services team to enhance team capabilities

Skills

Capital project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or related field

Job description

Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is seeking a contribution-motivated Capital Project Manager to lead multi-discipline project teams in large improvement projects at our Wichita, KS facilities. Roles include front-end loading, execution, and startup across $1M to several hundred million projects with travel ~25%, and a hybrid work model.

The team supports multiple KAES sites with a centralized project capability to deliver superior results.