Strategic Facilities & Capital Projects Leader

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition assistance

EAP

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Facilities Program Manager to lead capital projects at the plant, delivering milestones on time and within ROI expectations.

You will drive operational efficiency and asset value by coordinating multi-functional teams across engineering, finance, procurement, and operations. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and sustainable growth, reporting to the Hampton Structural Casting Plant Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing CAPEX projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting facilities strategy, including lease management and site utilization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills; ability to work in a matrix organization.
• U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship not available.
• Access to export-controlled items and compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle management of capital projects from concept through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and vendor performance within CAPEX plans.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, finance, procurement, and EHS.
• Forecast and track reduction targets and ensure sustainability alignment.
• Oversee contractor selection, bid processes, and vendor management for construction.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including budgets and schedules.
• Monitor KPIs and report progress to senior leadership.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance throughout lifecycle.
• Provide financial oversight for CAPEX, including cost tracking and variance analysis.
• Identify new CAPEX opportunities with site leaders to improve asset value.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize CAPEX and reduce waste.
• Knowledge of investment casting process and major customer specifications.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Structured program creation

Orchestrate complexity

Influence without authority

Organization & detail orientation

Communication

Future-focused

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Hampton, Virginia is seeking a Facilities Program Manager to lead capital projects at the plant, delivering milestones on time and within ROI expectations.

You will drive operational efficiency and asset value by coordinating multi-functional teams across engineering, finance, procurement, and operations. The role emphasizes safety, environmental compliance, and sustainable growth, reporting to the Hampton Structural Casting Plant Manager.