Possible contract-to-hire

• 1st shift (MON-FRI ); 7:00am to 4:00pm with a one-hour unpaid lunch
• No overtime required
• Top (3) skills: Project Management, Mechanical Aptitude (Hydraulics/Pneumatics), Basic Electrical PLC Understanding (Understands electrical requirements for equipment)
• Bachelor's Degree required
• 5-10 years' experience required

• Lead and manage capital projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including concept development, scope definition, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while managing scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and project risks to ensure successful delivery against business objectives.
• Champion a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, participating in safety reviews, field audits, and contractor safety activities.
• Provide engineering leadership and technical guidance, collaborating with operations, maintenance, reliability, and external partners to develop practical, cost-effective solutions that meet operational and quality requirements.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, economic evaluations, capital authorization requests, and monthly capital forecasts to support investment decisions and financial performance.
• Manage contractor and supplier relationships, including bid package development, contractor selection, procurement coordination, and construction oversight.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and company specifications throughout project execution.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support capital planning, continuous improvement initiatives, productivity enhancements, reliability improvements, and strategic business objectives.
• Foster strong working relationships across engineering, operations, maintenance, leadership, contractors, and vendors while mentoring and developing less experienced engineers and project team members.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications Experience:

5 to 10 years of experience (target is ideally 8-10 years) in industrial manufacturing, heavy industrial, data centers, or oil and gas/power generation facilities. Aerospace experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

Education:

A bachelor's degree is required. Construction management degrees will be considered if the candidate has strong manufacturing and capital project experience.

Core Skills & Background:

Strong background in mechanical and electrical systems. Basic understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics (should know how a hydraulic pump function without heavy guidance). Familiarity with electrical codes and equipment design requirements.

Software Proficiency:

Day-to-day use of Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Certifications (Nice-to-Have): PE (Professional Engineer) certification or PMP (Project Management Professional) will move a candidate to the top of the list.