Senior Capital Project Manager

About the role

At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets. Position Overview   The Senior Capital Project Manager reports to the Director, Real Estate and Construction, and is responsible for developing, managing, and administering capital projects from early programming to completion and close-out for the Facilities & Workplace (F&W) Department.  This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and company standards. In addition, this role will support the Director of Real Estate and Construction in the development of capital governance structure, systems and processes and manage the capital portfolio.     Success in this position requires strong technical acumen, proven project management capabilities, and excellent stakeholder collaboration skills.    This position will be based temporarily in NE San Antonio while our new manufacturing plant is coming online. Our permanent location is approximately 25 minutes away at Brooks, 7515 Inner Circle Dr., San Antonio, 78235. The position is also 100% in-office and does not offer remote work.     Capital Project Management (Primary Job Function):   Manage the scope, schedule, budget, and quality of capital projects  Responsible for the whole project lifecycle from programming, planning, design, procurement, construction, integration, commissioning, and closeout  Understands the business need for each project and makes on-going decisions based on what's best for the organization  Develop and maintain the project execution plan, specs, and documents for capital projects  Work closely with the project teams to ensure that all deliverables are compliant with IEM’s standards  Acts as liaison with internal and external stakeholders for capital projects  Provide oversight and directives for internal project team members and external vendors/contractors throughout the project  Manage coordination and communications with all parties involved, including internal and external stakeholders, other agency departments, consultants, and contractors  Collaborate with key stakeholders and build consensus and drive decisions and progress  Investigate, negotiate, and resolve project issues. Identify the root cause of problems and present appropriate solutions  Represent IEM’s F&W Department at project meetings with internal and external stakeholders   Perform the following project management duties; develop the scope of work, prepare and review cost estimates; monitor and produce status reports, schedules, and budgets; monitor work in progress; approve, negotiate, and execute, funding agreements and consultant contracts, authorizing contract payments per contract.  Identify and resolve project challenges, including resource conflict, delays, budget variances, and emergencies, implementing solutions that minimize impact on project timelines and objectives.  Prepare reports and presentations for Management and Executives on capital projects.  Conduct regular site inspections to verify adherence to building codes, safety standards, design specifications, and IEM quality standards  Maintain accurate facility asset documentation and update design standards and construction specifications  Ensure all safety protocols are followed on job sites and promote a culture of safety among all project participants  Closes out projects in a timely manner, including collection of as-builts, warranty tracking, O&M manuals and final project cost information.  Ensuring projects comply with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and policies    Capital Portfolio Management (Support and/or Lead):   Development of department’s capital governance, best practices, systems, processes and tools  Development and management of the capital portfolio (budget planning, portfolio control and management, risk and opportunity trade-off)  Development of capital portfolio strategic roadmap and business proposals  Development, implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of departmental policies, guidelines, specifications, and standards associated with the Capital Project Delivery Process  Development of capital project cost database and schedule templates for use on future project estimating  Development of metrics, dashboards and KPIs to report on portfolio and project health and performance    Qualification:  Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field  Minimum 8 years of experience managing commercial or industrial construction projects  Demonstrated experience managing projects from conception through completion  Experience managing multiple capital competing projects concurrently with cross-functional stakeholders  Experience in managing projects of various sizes, scope details, and levels of complexity, from a few hundred thousand dollars to multi-million dollars  Experience in commercial and industrial Tenant Improvements and ground up construction projects  Experience utilizing AI tools (i.e., ChatGPT, Claude)  Experience working in industrial/manufacturing operations (industrial electric, automotive, aerospace, automation and control, etc...) and knowledge of production continuity, utility capacity, equipment installation and phased construction  Strong understanding of building codes, construction methods, and safety regulations  Strong people, organization, and negotiation skills  Excellent written and verbal communication presentation skills  Proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite  Valid driver's license and passport and the ability to travel to project sites in the United States and outside of the United States on short notice    Preferred Qualifications   Professional certification (Professional Engineer, PMP, CCM, LEED AP, or similar)  Experience managing projects with budgets exceeding $10 million  Experience managing capital programs or portfolio  Experience working on capital strategic and budget planning   Experience developing capital governance structure, system and processes    Key Competencies   Project and Portfolio Management  – Plans and executes projects within cost, schedule, and quality parameters; effectively manages scope, resources, and stakeholder expectations  Technical Problem-Solving  – Systematically diagnoses technical issues, identifies root causes, and implements effective solutions  Collaboration & Relationship Building  – Builds strong partnerships across functions and with external partners to achieve shared objectives  Strategic Problem-Solving  – Develops creative, practical solutions to complex business challenges  Communication  – Communicates clearly and effectively with diverse audiences using appropriate methods and messaging  Accountability  – Takes ownership of commitments and holds team members accountable for deliverables    Physical Demands & Work Environment   This position requires the ability to work in both office and active construction environments. Physical requirements include:  Frequent site visits requiring walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating construction zones  Ability to lift and move materials up to 50 pounds occasionally  Visual acuity for reviewing plans, inspecting work, and assessing site conditions  Exposure to varying weather conditions and moderate to loud noise levels at construction sites  Extensive travel to multiple project sites as required    The future is bright at IEM. As IEM accelerates into its next phase of growth in San Antonio, we expect to create new opportunities across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, logistics, and corporate functions. Keep an eye on our careers page to stay connected and explore the roles that will help power what’s next. Why Join IEM At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. 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