Vice President of Capital Projects

Reyes Holdings; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Health screenings

Job summary

Reyes Holdings, L.L.C. seeks an experienced Capital Projects leader to steer long-term investment strategies across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and Real Estate.

You will guide site selection, due diligence, budgeting, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout. This role leads internal teams and external partners, establishes governance, and drives multi-year capital planning with strong financial forecasting, risk management and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management is required.
• 15+ years of related experience with project management oversight of major building design and construction.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, prioritization, and execution of long-term capital investments.
• Provide executive oversight for all phases of project delivery (site selection, due diligence, budgeting, design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, closeout).
• Develop governance processes, project controls, and performance metrics for capital projects.
• Direct internal teams and external consultants, contractors, and design professionals.
• Establish corporate standards for project management, construction quality, safety, and cost management.
• Lead annual and multi-year capital planning with business case development and financial forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Travel up to 20%

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Master’s Degree or MBA (preferred)

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.