Sustainability – Capital Project and Infrastructure – Manager

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth is seeking a Manager in Capital Projects & Infrastructure to lead and develop teams across engineering, construction, finance, and analytics. You will oversee client-facing workstreams and ensure delivery excellence on large-scale capital programs.

The role emphasizes mentoring, rigorous project controls, and applying technology to improve outcomes while building lasting client relationships in asset-intensive sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred in Engineering/Construction Management/PM.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality standards across all deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Apply innovative and practical approaches to resolve project challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Client relationships

Data analytics

Process improvement

Mentoring

Technology adoption

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/PM

Job description

Skills

Examples of the capabilities, knowledge, and experience required at this level include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and understand how different components of a system interact and influence each other.
• Take full responsibility for projects, ensuring effective planning, budgeting, execution, and successful completion.
• Collaborate with team leadership to drive shared accountability for quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Continuously build expertise beyond your core skill set and motivate others to do the same.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to support their development.
• Use work reviews as an opportunity to enhance team knowledge and technical depth.
• Manage conflicts and challenges effectively, including handling difficult conversations with clients, team members, and stakeholders, and escalating when necessary.
• Adhere to and promote professional, technical, and ethical standards, including firm policies, code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Capital Projects & Infrastructure practice, you will contribute to delivering integrated solutions, specialized expertise, and services that help organizations maximize the value of their capital investments while advancing sustainability in the built environment.

In the role of Manager, you will lead and develop teams, oversee client-facing workstreams, and ensure high standards of delivery while building strong and lasting client relationships. The team combines expertise across engineering, construction, finance, project controls, and data analytics, with a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to enhance capital project outcomes. You will also support organizations in analyzing, designing, and implementing business and technology solutions for large-scale projects and programs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality standards across all deliverables
• Identify opportunities to improve project processes and implement enhancements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives
• Apply innovative and practical approaches to resolve project challenges

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

What Sets You Apart

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Engineering & Management, Risk Management, Finance, or Finance & Technology is preferred
• Relevant certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer in Training (EIT), AACEI, CMAA, or PMI are advantageous
• Proven experience delivering capital project solutions
• Strong track record of leading large teams in complex project environments
• Ability to effectively manage project tasks, resources, and timelines
• Skilled at simplifying complex data into clear and actionable insights
• Experience using technology and automation to improve work efficiency
• Strong understanding of industry trends and the ability to generate insights
• Background in asset-intensive sectors
• Consistent delivery of high-quality outputs