Lead Facility Transformation Project Manager

Job Summary

We're looking for a Lead Facility Transformation Project Manager to lead large-scale facility modernization and capital improvement projects across our manufacturing operations.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location

San Diego, CA

Schedule

On-Site

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead facility transformation and capital improvement projects from concept development through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and capital expenditure approvals.
• Cook up internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Oversee facility renovations, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage project changes to maintain schedule and budget performance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety standards.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and commissioning records while providing regular updates to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance facility efficiency, optimize workflows, and reduce project costs without compromising safety or quality.
• Support facility layout redesigns and manufacturing flow improvements to accommodate new equipment, production lines, and future capacity growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading manufacturing, industrial, facility, or capital improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction management, project scheduling, cost control, and contractor oversight.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial infrastructure systems.
• Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, and capital approvals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of facility layout optimization, Lean manufacturing principles, and production workflow design.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Leverage Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification or experience.
• Experience managing capital projects exceeding $10M.
• Background supporting facility expansions, production line installations, or manufacturing footprint transformations.
• Experience within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or highly regulated environments.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.