Sr Capital Project Manager

Responsibilities

• End-to-end execution of major capital projects (typically USD $2–20M) from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Develop and manage project charters, business cases, scope, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation plans.
• Adherence to and development of Communication Standards
• Tekni-Plex site operations
• Compliance with governmental regulations, reviews, and enforcement
• Sales and Commercial operations
• Supply chain management
• Tax/Finance/Accounting
• Human Resources administration
• Safety Policies
• Contractor and vendor management
• Ensure adherence to corporate engineering standards, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and safety requirements.
• Oversee procurement processes for capital equipment, ensuring cost efficiency and technical compliance.
• Create technical specifications for manufacturing equipment platforms & processes.
• Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner with operations, R&D, supply chain, and finance to prioritize and plan annual capital budgets.
• Translate business needs into project objectives and technical solutions that drive productivity, capacity, and compliance.
• Provide regular updates to senior management and governance committees on project status, financial performance, and risk exposure.
• Leadership and Team Development
• Supervise and mentor direct reports, fostering skill development and accountability.
• Add in expectations of development of team members
• Promote a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement in project execution.
• Contribute to cross-functional training and development of engineering staff in project management best practices.
• Outcome minded understanding the difference between effort vs. outcome.
• Compliance and Governance
• Ensure all capital projects comply with regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO, environmental, and local authorities).
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure readiness for audits and inspections within the standard CPMO database.
• Champion sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives in capital investments.
• Continuous Improvement
• Lead post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve capital project methodologies.
• Implement standardized tools and systems for project tracking, cost control, and performance measurement.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline).
  • PMP certification or equivalent professional project management qualification preferred.
  • 10–15 years of progressively responsible experience in capital project management within a manufacturing environment (consumer goods, healthcare, or pharmaceutical preferred).
  • Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-million-dollar projects in GMP or regulated industries.
  • Experience leading small teams and managing contractors and vendors.

  Skills

  • Strong project management, budgeting, and cost control skills.
  • Autocad proficiency.
  • Deep understanding of engineering design, construction, commissioning, and validation processes.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent).
  • Arc Flash/IR processes