Director, Engineering – Capital Projects

Role Overview

• Lead integrated project teams to deliver critical assets on time and within budget
• Forecast and allocate internal and external resources to meet project workload
• Manage, mentor and provide ongoing feedback to direct reports including mid-year and annual reviews
• Develop close working relationships with Plant Managers, key staff, and stakeholders to align projects with business objectives and optimize value
• Approve and lead development of project execution plans and schedules that meet customer needs and reflect project risks
• Verify scopes provide least-cost, fit-for-purpose business solutions
• Manage project processes through effective design, execution strategies, and construction management oversight
• Implement and approve procurement strategies, contract administration, and project close-out activities
• Understand, set, and manage project cost budgeting, forecasting and control including approving spending forecasts using Target Value Delivery and Earned Value where applicable
• Manage schedule development and control to meet milestones and delivery targets
• Identify and rank project and process risks; develop and implement mitigation plans
• Act as a visible safety leader through project safety walks and peer safety reviews, promoting a zero-harm culture
• Manage project communications requirements, providing effective reporting and distribution of information to stakeholders.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience executing and delivering a variety of capital and operating (expense) projects
• Experience managing integrated project teams to deliver critical assets on time and within budget
• Strong cost, schedule and risk management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and controls
• Proven ability to develop and execute project plans, manage change, and align teams to achieve objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to deliver concise, organized project status and funding updates to stakeholders
• Outstanding decision‑making, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with business partners and cross‑functional teams
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel where required.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days