Senior Project Manager (Greenfield)

Airswift; Willmar (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy developer to lead a major greenfield facility in the Midwest. You will be the owner's representative, overseeing detailed engineering through commissioning and handover.

This high-visibility role offers long-term growth and exposure to executive leadership. Responsibilities include managing capital projects from concept to closeout, developing scopes and business cases, coordinating with engineers, EPCs, vendors, and operations, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience within industrial process manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading capital projects from development through startup.
• Experience with FEL, FEED, Stage-Gate, or similar project development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing contractors, EPC firms, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Preferred Industry Experience: Chemical Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Refining, Fertilizer, Gas Processing, RNG, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through all project phases including concept development, FEL/FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, and business case documentation.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risk assessments, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support capital portfolio planning and investment prioritization activities.
• Provide regular project performance updates to senior leadership.
• Drive project execution while maintaining project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and operational readiness.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FEL

FEED

Stage-Gate

Job description

Airswift is partnering with a rapidly growing renewable energy developer seeking a senior project leader to oversee the execution of a major greenfield renewable facility in the Midwest.

This individual will serve as the owner's representative and be responsible for managing the project through detailed engineering, construction, commissioning, startup, and operational handover. This is a high-visibility position with significant long-term growth potential and direct exposure to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through all project phases including concept development, FEL/FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and closeout.
• Develop project scope, cost estimates, schedules, execution plans, and business case documentation.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders, engineering teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and operations personnel.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, risk assessments, and change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards.
• Support capital portfolio planning and investment prioritization activities.
• Provide regular project performance updates to senior leadership.
• Drive project execution while maintaining project objectives related to cost, schedule, quality, and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of project management experience within industrial process manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience leading capital projects from development through startup.
• Experience with FEL, FEED, Stage-Gate, or similar project development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Experience managing contractors, EPC firms, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Preferred Industry Experience: Chemical Manufacturing, Petrochemical, Refining, Fertilizer, Gas Processing, RNG, etc.