Band Grade : 5-A
Annual Wage Range: $101,221.60 - $139,179.70
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
Job DescriptionW. R. Grace is seeking a Jr. Capital Project Manager to join our team in Curtis Bay, MD. Reporting directly to the Manager, Capital Projects, this role executes end-to-end capital projects that align with key business objectives and standard project management methodologies. You will lead projects across all lifecycle phases-from initiation and scoping through financial tracking, scheduling, and project closeout-while serving as a vital cross-functional partner to technology, maintenance, and operations teams. In this position, you will maintain rigorous oversight of project scope, cost, and schedule to drive operational alignment, maximize value, and ensure full compliance with company standards.
Responsibilities- Manage a portfolio of projects based on business objectives through effective project execution planning.
- Manage projects across several categories including plant maintenance, productivity, safety, and strategic growth.
- Organize and lead capital projects through adherence to the appropriate project management methodology.
- Work with the team to acquire and release project resources throughout project phases.
- Ensure accurate execution of project scope, cost, and schedule.
- Align business objectives, project objectives, and the basis of design.
- Develop roles and responsibility definitions and ensure each functional team member understands their role and deliverables.
- Interface with corporate capital project leadership.
- Drive capital project work as described in Grace standards.
- Ensure project data is accurate and meets deadlines prior to initiating detailed design.
Physical Requirements and Environment- Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in engineering and/or project related work in the manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industries.
To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.
Preferred Qualifications- Working knowledge of SAP
- Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
- Experience using MS Project / Primavera P6
- Experience utilizing the Front-end loading method of project development
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Grace Wellness Program
- Flexible Workplace
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Donation Match Program
- U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)
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