Capital Project Manager

About the role

The Capital Project Manager leads the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of major capital projects, ensuring they meet business objectives, technical requirements, safety standards, and regulatory compliance while controlling cost, schedule, and quality. This is an in‑office position based at the Gurnee, IL manufacturing site, reporting directly to the Site Manager.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into capital project goals; set team direction and expectations; acquire/release resources as needed
• Develop and maintain project scope, estimates, schedules, and budgets; identify dependencies and critical path items; manage scope creep and risks
• Manage project cost, schedule, and quality; oversee vendor selection and performance; coordinate with engineering, construction, maintenance, and operations teams
• Ensure adherence to chemical industry regulations, building codes, cGMP validation requirements, and environmental/safety standards
• Serve as primary interface between project teams and business unit steering committees; report progress, issues, and risks; facilitate cross‑functional collaboration
• Evaluate non‑capital alternatives; apply value engineering and equipment selection to optimize cost and performance
• Oversee commissioning, handover, and operational readiness; conduct post‑project reviews and lessons learned

Skills

• Technical: Deep understanding of chemical manufacturing processes, process engineering, and facility/equipment validation
• Project Management: Strong scheduling, cost control, and risk management skills
• Regulatory: Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and industry‑specific safety and environmental compliance requirements
• Tools: Experience with project management software, MS Office, and industry‑specific engineering tools

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering preferred; other engineering degrees considered
• Experience: 5‑10 years managing capital projects from $50K to $5MM in chemical manufacturing or related process industries; experience with large‑scale construction, process upgrades or new facility build‑outs

Pay

The estimated base pay range for this position is $128,000 – $150,000 annually. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location. This position is eligible to participate in a short‑term incentive program.

Benefits

• Medical, HSA, dental, vision
• FSA (limited purpose, dependent care, and commuter/parking)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• EAP, identity theft protection
• Paid time off, Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction. We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we