CAPEX Project Manager

Thermal Engineering International is seeking a CAPEX Project Manager to lead and execute capital investments that improve operational performance, safety, capacity, reliability, and infrastructure. This position manages industrial capital projects from concept and front-end planning through procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate will bring strong project-management discipline, technical and commercial judgment, and the ability to independently drive complex, cross-functional projects involving equipment suppliers, contractors, facility modifications, and manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities: Lead capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, risk, resources, and operational impactsDevelop project plans and verify scope and execution readiness prior to formal management approvalLead technical and commercial development of RFQs/RFPs, competitive bid evaluations, vendor selection, and vendor performance managementCoordinate equipment design, site readiness, logistics, civil construction, installation, startup, acceptance testing, and commissioningManage project changes, forecasts, risks, dependencies, and commitments; identify problems early, drive corrective action, and escalate when appropriateLead project closeout, including punch-list completion, documentation turnover, training coordination, and final financial reconciliationSupport five-year and annual capital planning and maintain accurate portfolio-level reporting of project status, cost, schedule, forecast, risk, and capital-spend performanceEnsure projects comply with applicable safety, regulatory, technical, contractual, and company requirements Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related technical or business field5+ years of experience leading and executing capital projects in a manufacturing or industrial environmentDemonstrated experience managing capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeoutDemonstrated ability to interpret technical and commercial requirements and manage vendor performance against contractual commitmentsProficiency developing and managing integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project, Primavera, or comparable scheduling softwareAbility to review and coordinate facility and equipment layouts using AutoCAD or comparable CAD toolsStrong leadership, negotiation, communication, organization, critical-thinking, and stakeholder-management skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationLean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltExperience managing complex industrial projects involving multiple vendors, equipment integration, facility modifications, formal acceptance testing, and manufacturing-site implementation To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open positions. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting. Compensation: $80,000 - $103,000 annually DOE Benefits Click link to view a summary of our benefits. https://benefits.planyear.com/Z1ESv1fu/SalaryFTRecruiting