Capital Project Manager

LHH · Greater pittsburgh region, United States

Senior Capital Project Manager

Pittsburgh Area (Hybrid)

LHH Recruitment Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading industrial organization seeking an experienced Senior Capital Project Manager to lead large-scale capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing and processing facilities.

This role is ideal for a project leader who has successfully managed complex industrial projects from concept through commissioning and has a proven track record overseeing major capital investments, contractor management, project controls, and cross-functional execution. The successful candidate will serve as the primary project leader responsible for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with operational goals.

Position Overview

The Senior Capital Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, execution, and closeout of major capital and infrastructure projects across industrial operations. Projects may include facility expansions, plant modernizations, equipment installations, process improvements, major maintenance initiatives, and greenfield or brownfield developments.

The position requires strong technical leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage contractors, engineering firms, procurement activities, and internal stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale capital projects from initial concept development through startup and commissioning.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, including scope, budgets, schedules, procurement strategies, risk assessments, and resource requirements.
• Manage multi-disciplinary project teams consisting of engineering, operations, maintenance, procurement, construction, and external contractors.
• Ensure projects meet safety, environmental, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Direct project planning, cost forecasting, scheduling, reporting, and performance measurement activities.
• Oversee contractor selection, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Manage project change orders, contractor claims, dispute resolution, schedule impacts, and cost recovery efforts.
• Coordinate project execution activities with plant operations to minimize disruptions and align with maintenance shutdown schedules.
• Facilitate project reviews, risk management activities, and stakeholder communications.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Lead project startup, commissioning, acceptance, and final closeout activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience within heavy industrial, manufacturing, mining, metals, chemical, cement, energy, aggregate, or similar process industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing capital projects valued at $20 million or greater, with experience on projects exceeding $100 million highly preferred.
• Proven success leading projects through the full lifecycle, including concept development, engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning.
• Strong experience managing contractor relationships, claims, change orders, commercial disputes, and project risk mitigation.
• Experience managing long-duration projects with significant capital investment and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% domestically, with occasional international travel possible.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of capital project management experience.
• Experience with major plant rebuilds, facility expansions, greenfield developments, or large industrial infrastructure projects.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Experience leading projects across multiple facilities or geographic locations.
• Exposure to international project environments and global organizations.

What You'll Receive

• Annual bonus that can exceed 100% payouts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Typically two days per week in the office when not traveling to project sites.
• Significant interaction with operations leaders, engineering teams, contractors, and executive stakeholders.
• Opportunity to oversee highly visible projects that directly impact business growth and operational performance.

If you are an engineering professional with deep experience leading major industrial capital projects and are looking for an opportunity to influence large-scale investments across a growing organization, we encourage you to apply.

This is a confidential search being conducted by LHH Recruitment Solutions. Specific company information will be shared with qualified candidates who meet the required criteria and are selected to move forward in the interview process.