Senior Project Manager

Renowned Recruitment Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Renowned Recruitment Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects from concept through commissioning in an onsite New York setting. You will supervise engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while delivering projects on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in industrial capital projects and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience managing engineering, construction, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
• Background within manufacturing, industrial, energy, utilities, EPC, chemicals, life sciences, or similar capital-intensive industries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from planning through startup and commissioning.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and overall execution.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee EPC firms, contractors, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and executive leadership.
• Drive project safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project reporting, forecasting, change management, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects (Onsite – New York)

Location: New York (Onsite)

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects from concept through commissioning. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing organization where you will oversee complex engineering, construction, and infrastructure initiatives while partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced industrial environments and has successfully managed major capital projects involving engineering, procurement, construction, contractor management, and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex capital projects from planning through startup and commissioning.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and overall execution.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Oversee EPC firms, contractors, vendors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and executive leadership.
• Drive project safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage project reporting, forecasting, change management, and stakeholder communication.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing large-scale industrial capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from concept through commissioning.
• Experience managing engineering, construction, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and risk management.
• Background within manufacturing, industrial, energy, utilities, EPC, chemicals, life sciences, or similar capital-intensive industries.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Preferred Experience

• Large capital projects valued at $100M+
• Manufacturing or industrial facilities
• Process or utility infrastructure
• Commissioning and startup
• Multi-site capital programs

Why You'll Be Interested

• Lead high-profile capital projects with significant business impact.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and operations leaders.
• Manage projects from concept through completion.
• Opportunity to influence strategic infrastructure investments.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

This is a full-time, onsite position based in New York. Candidates must be willing to work onsite and relocate if necessary.