Vice President of Capital Projects

Reyes Holdings; Illinois; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. seeks a seasoned capital projects leader to direct the planning and execution of multi-year investment programs across the enterprise. You will collaborate with Finance, Operations, Real Estate and Engineering to align strategy with growth objectives.

The role requires 15+ years in project management for major building design and construction, with a strong grasp of OSHA rules, codes and environmental compliance. Excellent leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
• 15+ years of related experience.
• Project management experience overseeing major building design and construction.
• Extensive knowledge of project management principles and construction best practices including OSHA requirements, building codes and environmental compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent supervisory skills including team leadership and development.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Proficient in process improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of long-term capital investment strategies in collaboration with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology and Real Estate teams.
• Provide executive oversight for all phases of project delivery, including site selection support, due diligence, feasibility analysis, budgeting, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain governance processes, project controls, and performance metrics to ensure consistent execution across all capital projects.
• Direct internal project management teams and external consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and construction management firms.
• Establish and maintain corporate standards related to project management, construction quality, design, sustainability, safety, and cost management.
• Lead annual and multi-year capital planning processes, including project prioritization, business case development, and financial forecasting.
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory skills

Process improvement

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Master’s Degree, Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or MBA

Job description

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of the Company's long-term capital investment strategies that support enterprise growth objectives through partnerships and alignment with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Technology, and Real Estate teams.
• Provide executive oversight for all phases of project delivery, including site selection support, due diligence, feasibility analysis, budgeting, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and maintain governance processes, project controls, and performance metrics to ensure consistent execution across all capital projects.
• Direct internal project management teams and external consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, and construction management firms.
• Establish and maintain corporate standards related to project management, construction quality, design, sustainability, safety, and cost management.
• Lead annual and multi-year capital planning processes, including project prioritization, business case development, and financial forecasting.
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
• 15 plus years of related experience
• Project management experience, overseeing major building design and construction.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding project management principles and general construction best practices including OSHA requirements, building codes, environmental compliance.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent supervisory skills including team leadership and development.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (up to 20%).
• Proficient in process improvement methodologies to enhance operational performance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree, Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management; or, MBA
• Foodservice, Processing, and Distribution experience.
• Design-Build Project Management on greenfield projects over $20M.

Benefits

At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.

Equal Opportunity Employee & Physical Demands

Reyes Holdings and its businesses are equal opportunity employers. Company policy prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. In addition, the Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law. Requests for accommodation should be directed to your point of contact in the Talent Acquisition or Human Resources departments.

Background Check and Drug Screening

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Pay Transparency

Our compensation philosophy embraces diverse factors for fair pay decisions, valuing skills, experience, and the needs of our business. Moreover, this role may have the opportunity to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to program rules.