Capital Project Manager

On-Board Engineering is hiring a Capital Project Manager in Ingleside, TX!

On-Board Engineering, Incorporated is an on‑site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits, paid time off, paid holidays and 401k after a probationary time.

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to

Start Date:

January 2026

Position Type:
Full‑Time Contract, 12 months with possibility to extend for top performers

Schedule:

Modified 9-80 schedule (four 9‑hour days onsite, half‑day remote on Fridays)

Job Location:

Ingleside, TX (will consider non‑local candidates requiring per diem or mobilization expenses)

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Holidays, etc.

Compensation: $70.00/hr - $95.00/hr depending upon qualifications

Drug and background screenings required

Our client's site is the largest in the world for producing hydrofluoro olefin (HFO)-based refrigerants

We are seeking a results‑driven Contract Capital Project Manager to join our Capital Engineering group and help deliver a backlog of high‑priority projects in our specialty chemical manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong ownership, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and consistently drive projects to completion.

• Translate business objectives into actionable capital project goals.
• Evaluate and document non-capital alternatives to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Lead and motivate cross‑functional project teams, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and effective resource allocation throughout project life cycles.
• Establish and maintain robust team communications, aligning project and business objectives with production design requirements.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, maintaining accountability for total project cost and investment.
• Serve as primary liaison between Project Team and Business Unit Steering Team.
• Follow established capital project work processes and practices per company procedures.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of front‑end loading (FEL) deliverables and gate reviews.
• Prepare project funding documentation.
• Oversee commissioning and turnover plans, as well as development of operations and maintenance procedures.
• Lead validation of project economics and collaborate with construction leaders to resolve design issues impacting construction performance.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing capital projects in refinery or chemical plant environments.
• Experience working in OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated facilities required.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP, Ecosys, and Microsoft Project strongly desired.

• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for project success.
• Ability to manage multiple projects (10–12) simultaneously, delivering outstanding results under tight deadlines.
• Highly collaborative, able to work effectively in a supportive team environment.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.