Senior Director, Capital Project Engineering

American Sugar Refining; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to oversee multiple plant capital projects, managing internal and external engineers and driving budget, scope, and schedules. You will validate project scopes, budgets, cashflow forecasts, risk analyses, commissioning plans, and schedules, while mentoring teams and aligning with Safety and Quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic collaboration with Operations, Procurement, and Finance, and strong

Qualifications

• 20+ years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as engineering leader on capital projects scale >$50MM.
• Brownfield renovations and continuous improvement for large-scale operations preferred.
• Experience in refining/milling, pulp processing or food manufacturing is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external engineering staff; set direction and manage formal project reviews over the construction life cycle.
• Develop project budget, scope, schedule, LEAN metrics, labor maps and value engineering options; present capital requests to Executives.
• Formulate PO strategy to minimize cost risk and manage vendor schedule.
• Lead formal cost metrics reviews to an executive steering team.
• Interface with Operations stakeholders; collaborate with vendors, Procurement, Finance, Quality, Health & Safety, and Operations teams.
• Coordinate construction means and methods; ensure engineering and Food Safety design standards.
• Deliver best-value solutions and fit-for-purpose applications.
• Coordinate with SMEs, Health & Safety, Quality, and Operations during construction, commissioning, start-up.
• Advise VP Engineering on resource allocation across initiatives for Early Management & Vertical Startup.
• Develop annual capital budget and cashflow plan with Executive team.
• Travel up to 50% peak, 25% typical.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Lean manufacturing

Vendor management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor/Master of Engineering (ABET)

PMP certification desired

Job description

American Sugar Refining is seeking an experienced Engineering leader to oversee multiple plant capital projects, managing internal and external engineers and driving budget, scope, and schedules. You will validate project scopes, budgets, cashflow forecasts, risk analyses, commissioning plans, and schedules, while mentoring teams and aligning with Safety and Quality standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic collaboration with Operations, Procurement, and Finance, and strong