Capital Project Manager

Large Capital Project Manager Role Overview

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. 3M drives continuous improvement in customer service through a world‑class Supply Chain Organization.

• Working closely with the Network Strategy team to define project scope, deliverables, milestones, preliminary cost estimates, and team resource needs.
• Leading several cross‑functional project teams to deliver investments greater than $10M USD from initial scoping through project completion.
• Working with global business partners to define project requirements and identify the most cost‑effective solutions with the least disruption to operations.
• Identifying potential risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Leading project execution to meet the stated cost and schedule objectives through development of project execution plans and owning the estimating, scheduling, and change management processes.
• Maintaining effective communication and alignment with the project team, plant leaders, and other stakeholders through challenging transitions.
• Assuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety standards to deliver robust, safe solutions.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start). IT and real estate experience is not a fit for this role.
• Eight (8) years of combined experience in capital project management and capital project engineering roles in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Five (5) years of experience developing designs, equipment specifications, cost estimates, and construction packages in a private, public, government or military environment.
• One (1) year of experience with successful project leadership in a stage‑gate capital deployment model.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication effectiveness and influencing leaders at all levels of a company.
• Current, valid driver's license.

• Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical engineering degree.
• PMP Certification.
• Prior process experience with webline, converting, automation, chemical processing, and/or discrete part handling equipment.
• Prior experience providing budgetary facility/infrastructure cost estimates.

• Work at least four days a week at the nearest 3M location.
• Travel up to 30% domestic/international.
• Relocation assistance may be authorized.

You must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status. Candidates must comply with U.S. Export Control laws and provide proof of U.S. person status for compliance.