Senior Capital Projects Lead - Manufacturing Excellence

Aleris; Lewisport (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport, KY seeks a Capital Project Lead to drive large capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, and cost across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement and EHS to deliver safe, on-time projects that meet business objectives.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 7+ years in industrial project management within manufacturing, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Chemical, Industrial, or related Engineering.
• 7+ years of engineering, construction, or industrial PM experience in manufacturing.
• Experience delivering large capital projects in active manufacturing while maintaining production.
• Proven cross-functional team leadership across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, EHS, Contractors, and OEMs.
• Strong knowledge of PM principles: scope, cost, scheduling, risk, change management, and execution.
• Experience managing engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and external resources.
• Knowledge of construction management, safety programs, commissioning, startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of large, complex capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Manage all project phases including scope development, FEL studies, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, execution, startup, and performance verification.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans, resource plans, cost forecasts, and project schedules.
• Lead cross-functional project teams consisting of Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement, EHS, Contractors, and OEM partners.
• Establish project governance processes and provide regular updates to leadership through Steering Committee.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and manage scope, schedule, and cost changes through MOC.
• Direct engineering firms, construction managers, contractors, and commissioning resources for safe project execution.
• Coordinate contractor activities and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and site requirements.
• Support commercial activities including scope definition, bid evaluations, contractor selection, and vendor negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, permitting, and environmental requirements throughout lifecycle.
• Coordinate with production schedules to minimize disruption; lead commissioning and startup readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder mgmt

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Microsoft Office

Negotiation

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Commonwealth Rolled Products in Lewisport, KY seeks a Capital Project Lead to drive large capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, and cost across Operations, Maintenance, Reliability, Engineering, Procurement and EHS to deliver safe, on-time projects that meet business objectives.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 7+ years in industrial project management within manufacturing, with strong leadership,