Senior Capital Projects Leader — FEL & Industrial

Unified Theory, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401K options

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Certification reimbursement

Talent development programs

Job summary

Unified Theory, Inc. is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead planning and execution of large-scale capital projects for manufacturing and industrial facilities.

You will guide projects from concept through implementation, mentor teams and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory alignment. You'll manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, develop bidding strategies, and collaborate with clients, site leadership, and vendors to deliver results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale capital projects, managing FEL studies, schedules, budgets, construction activities and resources.
• Develop competitive bidding strategies including bid evaluation and contractor selection.
• Set equipment performance requirements and design criteria for safe, reliable operations.
• Maintain robust schedule and cost control processes with forecasting, tracking, variance analysis and corrective actions.
• Foster communication with project teams, site leadership, contractors and stakeholders across all phases.
• Provide technical and project leadership to multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior managers.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and company requirements for safety and regulatory alignment.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, operational performance and business growth.
• Support business development through client relations, scoping, proposals and strategic planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Front End Loading

Risk management

Procurement

Construction management

Project controls

Cross-functional teams

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Client relations

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

Solidworks

NX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

Solidworks

NX

Job description

Unified Theory, Inc. is seeking a Senior Capital Project Manager to lead planning and execution of large-scale capital projects for manufacturing and industrial facilities.

You will guide projects from concept through implementation, mentor teams and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory alignment. You'll manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, develop bidding strategies, and collaborate with clients, site leadership, and vendors to deliver results.