Capital Project Manager

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics.

At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us.

Qnity is seeking a Capital Project Manager (Internal Title: Project Team Leader/PTL) in Newark, DE to lead manufacturing capital projects ranging from $200,000 to $8 million. This individual contributor role oversees multiple projects simultaneously, partnering with engineering teams, operations leaders, and external design contractors to deliver projects from concept through startup.

Responsibilities include evaluating non-capital alternatives, managing project resources, schedules, budgets, and scope changes, ensuring communication and alignment within project teams, and leading gatekeeping reviews and project economics validation. The role requires strong leadership, understanding of manufacturing processes, conflict resolution, communication skills, and experience managing third-party contractors and geographically dispersed teams, with travel as needed for project management activities.

In This Role You Will

• Lead capital projects from concept through startup
• Manage budgets up to $8M
• Direct contractors and engineering partners
• Drive project schedules and gate reviews
• Serve as the key interface with business leadership

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure all non-capital alternatives to capital expenditure are evaluated
• Accountable to the business for project success
• Use Business Objective Letter (BOL) or charter to reach management consensus
• Accountable for acquiring and releasing all project resources
• Establish effective communications within the Integrated Project Team to insure alignment on objectives
• Direct development of Roles & Responsibilities for the project and project RACI diagrams
• Manage overall project expenditures and schedule to satisfy business objectives
• Set Project Leadership Team (PLT) overall direction and expectations
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule and budget
• Provide primary interface between the PLT and the Business Unit Steering Team
• Drive capital project work processes and practices per Project methodologies such as GPS and MPP
• Direct all Gatekeeping reviews and ensure all project deliverables are met
• Direct development and validation of project economics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience working in manufacturing, construction or engineering design strongly preferred.
• Experience managing 3rd party contractors / suppliers required.
• Experience managing capital projects in manufacturing, chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, consumer products, industrial, energy, utilities, or construction environments is preferred.
• Experience working with geographically dispersed teams preferred.

Other Competencies

• Basic understanding of manufacturing technology/processes, plant operations, and maintenance strategies.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of functions and disciplines required for capital project execution.
• Overall understanding of project process from front end loading (planning) through commissioning and startup.
• Understanding of capital and non-capital funding practices, appropriation rules, and project control techniques.

Other Job Considerations

Travel approximately 10-20% for project reviews, vendor meetings, and site support.

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