Project Manager - Capital Projects
Elmet Technologies · Coldwater, Michigan, United States
FULL TIMEpermanent
Job Description
Job Description
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Coldwater, Michigan | $115,000–$140,000 annually | Benefits Starting Day OneLead the Capital Projects That Build What’s NextMajor manufacturing investments only create value when they become safe, reliable, working capabilities. As a Project Manager at Elmet Technologies, you’ll lead the planning, design, procurement, and execution of major capital projects at our Coldwater operation. Your projects may include facility expansions, industrial furnace builds, automation systems, and environmental and air-handling improvements.You’ll coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, contractors, and internal teams to take complex projects from initial concept through construction, installation, commissioning, and performance qualification. This is a hands-on technical project leadership role for someone who knows how to turn a major capital investment into an operating manufacturing system.What’s In It for YouBenefits starting Day OneLead major, technically complex capital projects from concept through commissioningOpportunity to manage projects in the $5 million–$40 million rangeDirect involvement in facility expansions, furnace systems, industrial automation, and infrastructure improvementsWork across multiple engineering disciplines and coordinate specialized technical resourcesLead equipment vendors, contractors, and engineering partnersDirectly influence the capabilities and infrastructure of our Coldwater manufacturing operationWhat You’ll DoYou’ll lead major capital projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handoff. Your work will include:Lead multimillion-dollar capital projects from concept through commissioningDevelop project scopes, budgets, schedules, capital forecasts, and risk assessmentsCoordinate engineering, construction, equipment vendors, and contractorsLead technical reviews and develop RFQsManage vendor selection, negotiations, and contractsCoordinate multidisciplinary engineering resourcesMaintain project documentation, change control, and reportingEnsure alignment across Operations, Engineering, Safety, and MaintenanceEnsure projects are executed safely, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve defined performance objectivesFacility & Layout DevelopmentYou’ll lead projects that expand and improve the physical capabilities of the Coldwater operation. You will:Lead building layout and process-flow developmentDefine facility and infrastructure requirementsCoordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering resourcesManage facility expansion and modification activitiesOversee construction activitiesLead commissioning and transition of completed facility improvements into operationFurnace & High-Temperature Equipment ProjectsIndustrial furnace systems and other high-temperature equipment will be an important part of the project portfolio. You will:Manage the design and installation of industrial furnace systemsCoordinate electrical service upgrades, including high-amperage power distributionOversee cooling systems required to support furnace installationsCoordinate structural integration of furnace and related equipmentEnsure safety requirements are incorporated throughout design and installationLead commissioning and performance qualificationAutomation & Reduction Equipment DevelopmentYou’ll lead the development and implementation of automated industrial equipment designed to expand and improve manufacturing capabilities. You will:Develop technical specifications for automated industrial systemsLead vendor evaluation and selectionOversee equipment design and fabricationCoordinate PLC and automation integrationManage installation and testingLead commissioning and transition into operationExperience with Allen-Bradley PLC and automation systems is preferred.Environmental & Dust Collection SystemsYou’ll also lead projects designed to improve environmental controls and air handling within the operation. You will:Lead the design and implementation of dust collection and air-handling systemsCoordinate with EHS, environmental engineers, and OperationsManage engineering and equipment resources supporting environmental projectsEnsure completed systems meet applicable regulatory requirementsVerify systems achieve defined operational and performance requirementsRequirementsYou Could Be a Great Fit!You know how to manage technically complex capital projects with multiple engineering disciplines, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders. You can move comfortably between engineering discussions, project controls, construction activities, vendor negotiations, and equipment commissioning.You may be a strong fit if you bring:7+ years of experience managing technical capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environmentsA Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferredDemonstrated experience leading large, complex projects from design through commissioningExperience with industrial furnaces, high-temperature equipment, or automated systems strongly preferredExperience with industrial facility layout and building-design coordinationUnderstanding of industrial electrical infrastructure, including high-amperage service and power distributionFamiliarity with PLCs and industrial controlsAllen-Bradley experience preferredExperience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teamsStrong vendor and contractor management skillsStrong technical communication skillsExperience developing and managing project schedules and budgetsThe ability to develop project scopes and risk assessmentsExperience managing capital projects in the $5 million–$40 million range preferredWhat Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role means taking a complex capital project from an idea to a safe, functioning manufacturing capability. You’ll know you’re making an impact when:Major capital projects progress successfully from concept through commissioningProject scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and capital forecasts are effectively managedEngineering disciplines remain coordinated throughout project executionFacility expansions deliver the infrastructure and process flow required by the operationFurnace and high-temperature equipment is successfully installed, commissioned, and qualifiedAutomation and PLC-controlled equipment performs as designedElectrical, cooling, structural, and supporting infrastructure is successfully integratedEnvironmental and air-handling systems meet regulatory and operational requirementsVendors and contractors deliver against established technical and project expectationsOperations, Engineering, Safety, and Maintenance remain aligned throughout executionCompleted projects improve the capabilities of the Coldwater operationThis Is Hands-On Capital Project LeadershipThis role requires more than managing schedules and budgets. You’ll be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle—from defining what needs to be built to making sure it performs once it is installed. That could mean reviewing a facility layout, coordinating structural and electrical engineers, evaluating a furnace vendor, working through high-amperage electrical requirements, overseeing construction, reviewing an automation system, or resolving an issue during commissioning.You should be comfortable moving between detailed project controls and the physical work happening in the facility.Ready to Build What Comes Next?If you’ve led complex industrial capital projects and want to take ownership of projects that expand what a manufacturing operation can do, we’d like to hear from you.Apply today to bring your technical and capital project leadership experience to Elmet Technologies in Coldwater.Export Control RequirementsThis position may require access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be eligible to access such controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws. xzbcwsv For purposes of ITAR, a U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.
Coldwater, Michigan | $115,000–$140,000 annually | Benefits Starting Day OneLead the Capital Projects That Build What’s NextMajor manufacturing investments only create value when they become safe, reliable, working capabilities. As a Project Manager at Elmet Technologies, you’ll lead the planning, design, procurement, and execution of major capital projects at our Coldwater operation. Your projects may include facility expansions, industrial furnace builds, automation systems, and environmental and air-handling improvements.You’ll coordinate multiple engineering disciplines, equipment vendors, contractors, and internal teams to take complex projects from initial concept through construction, installation, commissioning, and performance qualification. This is a hands-on technical project leadership role for someone who knows how to turn a major capital investment into an operating manufacturing system.What’s In It for YouBenefits starting Day OneLead major, technically complex capital projects from concept through commissioningOpportunity to manage projects in the $5 million–$40 million rangeDirect involvement in facility expansions, furnace systems, industrial automation, and infrastructure improvementsWork across multiple engineering disciplines and coordinate specialized technical resourcesLead equipment vendors, contractors, and engineering partnersDirectly influence the capabilities and infrastructure of our Coldwater manufacturing operationWhat You’ll DoYou’ll lead major capital projects from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and operational handoff. Your work will include:Lead multimillion-dollar capital projects from concept through commissioningDevelop project scopes, budgets, schedules, capital forecasts, and risk assessmentsCoordinate engineering, construction, equipment vendors, and contractorsLead technical reviews and develop RFQsManage vendor selection, negotiations, and contractsCoordinate multidisciplinary engineering resourcesMaintain project documentation, change control, and reportingEnsure alignment across Operations, Engineering, Safety, and MaintenanceEnsure projects are executed safely, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve defined performance objectivesFacility & Layout DevelopmentYou’ll lead projects that expand and improve the physical capabilities of the Coldwater operation. You will:Lead building layout and process-flow developmentDefine facility and infrastructure requirementsCoordinate architectural, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering resourcesManage facility expansion and modification activitiesOversee construction activitiesLead commissioning and transition of completed facility improvements into operationFurnace & High-Temperature Equipment ProjectsIndustrial furnace systems and other high-temperature equipment will be an important part of the project portfolio. You will:Manage the design and installation of industrial furnace systemsCoordinate electrical service upgrades, including high-amperage power distributionOversee cooling systems required to support furnace installationsCoordinate structural integration of furnace and related equipmentEnsure safety requirements are incorporated throughout design and installationLead commissioning and performance qualificationAutomation & Reduction Equipment DevelopmentYou’ll lead the development and implementation of automated industrial equipment designed to expand and improve manufacturing capabilities. You will:Develop technical specifications for automated industrial systemsLead vendor evaluation and selectionOversee equipment design and fabricationCoordinate PLC and automation integrationManage installation and testingLead commissioning and transition into operationExperience with Allen-Bradley PLC and automation systems is preferred.Environmental & Dust Collection SystemsYou’ll also lead projects designed to improve environmental controls and air handling within the operation. You will:Lead the design and implementation of dust collection and air-handling systemsCoordinate with EHS, environmental engineers, and OperationsManage engineering and equipment resources supporting environmental projectsEnsure completed systems meet applicable regulatory requirementsVerify systems achieve defined operational and performance requirementsRequirementsYou Could Be a Great Fit!You know how to manage technically complex capital projects with multiple engineering disciplines, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders. You can move comfortably between engineering discussions, project controls, construction activities, vendor negotiations, and equipment commissioning.You may be a strong fit if you bring:7+ years of experience managing technical capital projects in manufacturing or industrial environmentsA Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline preferredDemonstrated experience leading large, complex projects from design through commissioningExperience with industrial furnaces, high-temperature equipment, or automated systems strongly preferredExperience with industrial facility layout and building-design coordinationUnderstanding of industrial electrical infrastructure, including high-amperage service and power distributionFamiliarity with PLCs and industrial controlsAllen-Bradley experience preferredExperience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teamsStrong vendor and contractor management skillsStrong technical communication skillsExperience developing and managing project schedules and budgetsThe ability to develop project scopes and risk assessmentsExperience managing capital projects in the $5 million–$40 million range preferredWhat Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role means taking a complex capital project from an idea to a safe, functioning manufacturing capability. You’ll know you’re making an impact when:Major capital projects progress successfully from concept through commissioningProject scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and capital forecasts are effectively managedEngineering disciplines remain coordinated throughout project executionFacility expansions deliver the infrastructure and process flow required by the operationFurnace and high-temperature equipment is successfully installed, commissioned, and qualifiedAutomation and PLC-controlled equipment performs as designedElectrical, cooling, structural, and supporting infrastructure is successfully integratedEnvironmental and air-handling systems meet regulatory and operational requirementsVendors and contractors deliver against established technical and project expectationsOperations, Engineering, Safety, and Maintenance remain aligned throughout executionCompleted projects improve the capabilities of the Coldwater operationThis Is Hands-On Capital Project LeadershipThis role requires more than managing schedules and budgets. You’ll be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle—from defining what needs to be built to making sure it performs once it is installed. That could mean reviewing a facility layout, coordinating structural and electrical engineers, evaluating a furnace vendor, working through high-amperage electrical requirements, overseeing construction, reviewing an automation system, or resolving an issue during commissioning.You should be comfortable moving between detailed project controls and the physical work happening in the facility.Ready to Build What Comes Next?If you’ve led complex industrial capital projects and want to take ownership of projects that expand what a manufacturing operation can do, we’d like to hear from you.Apply today to bring your technical and capital project leadership experience to Elmet Technologies in Coldwater.Export Control RequirementsThis position may require access to information, technology, or materials subject to U.S. export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be eligible to access such controlled information under applicable U.S. export control laws. xzbcwsv For purposes of ITAR, a U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual as defined by applicable U.S. export control regulations.
Details
| Company | Elmet Technologies |
| Location | Coldwater, Michigan, United States |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | general |
| Experience | permanent |