Senior Facility Transformation Project Manager

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field, or equivalent education/experience
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or facility capital improvement project management
  • Strong knowledge of construction management and project scheduling
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial infrastructure systems
  • Experience with budget management and capital approvals
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project and Office Suite
  • Expertise in facility layout optimization and Lean manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

  • Lead facility transformation projects from concept to closeout
  • Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders and external contractors for project execution
  • Oversee facility renovations and infrastructure upgrades
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Ensure compliance with building codes and safety standards
  • Maintain project documentation and provide updates to leadership
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and cost reduction

Benefits

  • Support for aviation safety and reliability
  • Opportunity to drive large-scale transformations
  • Involvement in cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on continuous professional improvement and development
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We're looking for a Senior Facility Transformation Project Manager to lead large-scale facility modernization and capital improvement projects across our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll drive the planning, execution, and delivery of facility transformations that enable new production capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and support business growth while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability. Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry. Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: San Diego, CA

Schedule: On-Site

What You'll Be Doing
  • Lead facility transformation and capital improvement projects from concept development through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and capital expenditure approvals.
  • Coordinate internal stakeholders, contractors, architects, engineers, and equipment suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Oversee facility renovations, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and utility systems.
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and manage project changes to maintain schedule and budget performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety standards.
  • Maintain project documentation, reports, schedules, and commissioning records while providing regular updates to leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance facility efficiency, optimize workflows, and reduce project costs without compromising safety or quality.
  • Support facility layout redesigns and manufacturing flow improvements to accommodate new equipment, production lines, and future capacity growth


What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5+ years of experience leading manufacturing, industrial, facility, or capital improvement projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction management, project scheduling, cost control, and contractor oversight.
  • Understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and industrial infrastructure systems.
  • Experience managing project budgets, forecasts, vendor relationships, and capital approvals.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of facility layout optimization, Lean manufacturing principles, and production workflow design.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.


Nice to Have
  • Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification or experience.
  • Experience managing capital projects exceeding $10M.
  • Background supporting facility expansions, production line installations, or manufacturing footprint transformations.
  • Experience within aerospace, industrial manufacturing, or highly regulated environments


This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

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