Capital Project Manager Job Othello area,Washington USA,Management

Capital Project Manager

Location: Pacific Northwest (Relocation Assistance Available)

Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Operations

A growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead facility expansion, infrastructure, operational improvement, and capital investment projects across a complex manufacturing environment.

This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, contractors, and executive leadership to successfully execute projects from concept through startup and closeout. We're looking for a hands-on project leader who enjoys spending time in the field, driving stakeholder alignment, and delivering impactful projects that support long‑term operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead projects throughout the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, budgeting, procurement, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
Manage multiple concurrent capital improvement and operational enhancement projects.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, maintenance, EHS, procurement, contractors, and vendors.
Monitor project performance and communicate progress through KPI reporting and executive updates.
Manage contractor selection, vendor relationships, procurement activities, and contract execution.
Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with company standards.
Support facility expansions, infrastructure projects, process improvements, equipment installations, and manufacturing upgrades.
Maintain project documentation including capital requests, project charters, schedules, change orders, risk assessments, and closeout reports.
Identify opportunities to improve project execution through automation, digital tools, AI‑enabled solutions, and process optimization.
Drive stakeholder engagement and alignment across all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Technology, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
8+ years of project management experience in industrial, manufacturing, construction, chemical processing, capital projects, or facility expansion environments.
Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
Strong experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and contractor relationships.
Experience leading cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple departments.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work onsite and travel up to 50% as project requirements dictate.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
Experience leading manufacturing plant expansions, facility upgrades, brownfield, or greenfield projects.
Experience supporting industrial construction or EPC projects.
Background in manufacturing, specialty materials, chemicals, mining, energy, pulp & paper, semiconductor, or related industrial environments.
Experience utilizing automation, digital transformation, AI, or advanced project management tools to improve execution and reporting.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Lead high-visibility projects that directly support organizational growth.
Significant interaction with executive leadership and plant leadership teams.
Opportunity to influence capital strategy, project execution practices, and operational improvements.
Collaborative culture focused on innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.
Long-term career growth with a stable and expanding organization.