Senior Capital Projects Leader Chemical Manufacturing

We are seeking a Senior Capital Projects Leader to drive the execution of large-scale capital projects within its North American operations. This role will lead major projects (>$30MM) supporting chemical manufacturing facilities and strategic expansion initiatives.

This is a high-impact leadership role requiring full project lifecycle ownership—from conceptual design through commissioning and operational handoff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to execute large capital projects (>$30MM USD).

• Manage full project lifecycle including:

  • Conceptual design & cost estimation

  • Detailed engineering & funding approvals

  • Procurement & contractor selection

  • Construction & contractor oversight

  • Commissioning, startup & operational turnover

• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate feasibility studies and vendor evaluations.

• Develop Statements of Work (SOW) and technical specifications.

• Provide executive-level reporting on milestones, risks, and KPIs.

• Ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

• Lead and participate in:

  • HAZOPs

  • LOPA

  • MOC

  • PSSR

  • SIS implementation

• Coordinate across engineering disciplines including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and automation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical preferred).
• 15–20 years of hands-on capital project management experience in chemical manufacturing environments.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong knowledge of industrial construction and greenfield project execution.

• Deep understanding of OSHA Process Safety Management systems.

• Experience managing contractors across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and civil trades.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to present to senior stakeholders and steering committees.