Capital Project Manager

Capital Project Manager

** Date:
** Feb 7, 2026

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* Location:

** Canton, NY, US, 13617

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 72328

** The company built on breakthroughs. ​ *
* ** Join us.​ *
* Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what's possible.  ​ 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations - not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​ 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​  

Come break through with us. 

Corning's businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets. We are changing the world with:

+ Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives

+ Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected

+ Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light

+ Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences

+  Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation

** Overview:*
* Deliver strong project leadership through project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout phases. Develop clear project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Appropriation Request (AR) documentation. Act as the sites Capital COE subject matter expert. Develop and deliver concise project presentations to plant and division leadership to obtain project funding. Lead, coach, and train project leads at the site as needed. May encompass job duties in facilities, equipment, and manufacturing disciplines.

Manage capital and expense project portfolios for the manufacturing site using Planview Portfolios application. Lead five-year planning process for capital, project expense, and experimental/development budgets. Receive assignments in the form of objectives and establish goals to meet objectives. Providing guidance to project leads to achieving goals in accordance with established policies. Work is reviewed and measured based on meeting objectives and schedules.

Establish and recommend changes to policies which affect subordinate organization(s). Frequently interacts with project managers, customers and/or functional peer group managers. May interact with senior management. Interactions normally involve matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.

** Day to Day Responsibilities:*
* + Lead all phases of capital projects, including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.

+ Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and Appropriation Request (AR) documentation.

+ Develop comprehensive business cases, including cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and alignment with strategic objectives, to support project funding and decision-making.

+ Serve as the site's Capricorn subject matter expert (SME).

+ Deliver project presentations to plant and division leadership for funding approval.

+ Coach, train, and guide project leads to enhance project management capabilities.

+ Manage capital and expense project portfolios using Planview Portfolios or similar tools.

+ Oversee five-year planning for capital, expense, and experimental/development budgets.

+ Monitor project performance metrics and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and senior management to ensure project success.

+ Recommend and implement policy changes to improve project and portfolio management processes.

+ Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

+ Provide technical oversight for facilities, equipment, and manufacturing-related projects.

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