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Description
Nexus Circular is the commercial leader in advanced recycling technology that converts landfill-bound plastics into circular feedstocks for the production of sustainable virgin plastics for packaging and other applications. Nexus Circular's end-to-end solution is economically validated as demonstrated by consistent bulk sales of high quality, ISCC Plus circular feedstocks for virgin plastic production. Aligned with global partners who seek proven scalable solutions to meet ambitious plastic circularity goals, Nexus Circular is rapidly expanding its innovation footprint worldwide, moving decisively to address the complex challenges of plastics accumulation in the environment.
Nexus has built an outstanding culture. We are looking for people to contribute to a fast-paced, environmentally committed business that is focused on growth and sustainability. We are very collaborative, transparent, data driven, value diverse perspectives and are looking for constructive initiatives and new ideas. We are looking for self-starters and independent thinkers who work collaboratively in teams. Given the growth stage of Nexus, we are also looking for people who are comfortable moving between strategic thinking and executing those ideas to take Nexus to the next level.
Role Overview
The Project Manager, Capital Projects is an owner-side delivery role responsible for developing and executing industrial capital projects across Nexus Circular facilities. The role provides single-point accountability for scope, cost, schedule, risk, engineering integration, procurement, construction, commissioning, operational handover, and financial closeout.
The position will initially assume selected work packages within a larger site program under the direction of capital leadership. As site knowledge and delivery capability develop, the role will transition to independent ownership of multiple concurrent projects and an aggregate capital portfolio of approximately $20 million beginning in 2027.
Role Scope
• Manage individual projects and coordinated work packages generally ranging from approximately $250,000 to $10 million, with increasing aggregate portfolio responsibility.
• Lead projects through intake, FEL / FEED, funding, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup support, handover, and closeout.
• Execute work in operating facilities where permits, isolations, outages, tie-ins, logistics, production constraints, and simultaneous operations must be actively managed.
• Apply Nexus stage-gate governance, project controls, document control, technical assurance, Management of Change (MOC), process-safety, quality, and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate owner, EPC / EPCM, engineering, OEM, contractor, inspection, testing, Operations, Maintenance, EHS, Finance, Procurement, and authority-having-jurisdiction interfaces.
Core Responsibilities
Responsibility Area
Expected Accountabilities
Project Development
Lead intake, problem definition, business cases, alternatives analysis, project charters, design bases, execution plans, milestone schedules, Class 4/3 estimates, funding requests, AFEs, and stage-gate readiness.
Engineering Integration
Coordinate multidisciplinary process, mechanical, piping, CSA, electrical, instrumentation, controls, utilities, fire-protection, and environmental deliverables; lead design, constructability, operability, maintainability, and model reviews.
Procurement and Commercial
Prepare procurement plans, scopes of work, bid packages, technical evaluations, commercial leveling, award recommendations, purchase-order and contract administration, change orders, vendor data, FATs, expediting, and warranty resolution.
Construction Execution
Develop field-execution, site-logistics, outage, tie-in, permit, contractor-mobilization, and work-package plans; manage RFIs, submittals, NCRs, field changes, constraints, punch lists, inspection records, and owner decisions.
Project Controls
Maintain baseline scope, WBS, schedule, budget, cash flow, commitments, contingency, risk register, change control, ETC / EAC, accruals, progress measurement, critical path, variance analysis, and recovery plans.
Commissioning and Handover
Plan turnover by system and subsystem; coordinate mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, energization, cold and hot commissioning, performance testing, MOC closure, CMMS asset data, as-builts, manuals, spares, training, and financial closeout.
Equipment and Infrastructure Familiarity
The Project Manager is not the technical authority for every discipline; however, the role must understand how major equipment and infrastructure classes interact, the design and vendor information required to execute them, and the operating, construction, commissioning, and lifecycle risks that must be managed.
Equipment / Infrastructure Class
Expected PM Familiarity
Site Development / Buildings
Grading, drainage, stormwater, roads, paving, foundations, underground utilities, buildings, warehouses, electrical rooms, access, fencing, fire protection, and occupancy interfaces.
Material Handling / Front End
Infeed systems, conveyors, bunkers, walking floors, shredders, secondary size reduction, screens / trommels, magnetic separation, weighing, storage, dust control, and related structures.
Process / Thermal Equipment
Extruders, reactors, condensers, separators, collection vessels, agitators, heaters, thermal-fluid systems, cooling systems, gas handling, char handling, and packaged process equipment.
Tanks / Loading / Rotating Equipment
Atmospheric and low-pressure tanks, manifolds, diked areas, pumps, compressors, blowers, seals, truck and rail loading, containment, relief, vent, and transfer systems.
Piping / Mechanical Systems
Process and utility piping, valves, expansion joints, supports, spring hangers, insulation, heat tracing, welding, pressure testing, flushing, cleaning, and mechanical completion.
Electrical / Instrumentation / Controls
Utility service, transformers, generators, switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, cable tray, grounding, lighting, instruments, analyzers, PLC / DCS panels, networks, SIS interfaces, loop checks, and energization.
Utilities / Environmental Systems
Electrical power, natural gas, compressed air, nitrogen, cooling water, chilled water, thermal oil, stormwater, wastewater, flare / relief systems, emissions controls, and environmental monitoring.
Key Interfaces and Decision Rights
Interface
Role Boundary
Operations and Maintenance
Define the operating need, approve permit / outage interfaces, participate in operability and maintainability reviews, and accept turnover. The PM integrates these requirements into project scope and execution.
Engineering / Technical Authorities
Own calculations, design quality, standards interpretation, and technical approvals. The PM owns deliverable integration, schedule, interfaces, and closure.
EHS and Process Safety
Define safety, environmental, PHA / MOC, and regulatory requirements. The PM ensures requirements are planned, funded, executed, documented, and closed.
Procurement / Legal / Finance
Support sourcing, terms, contracts, purchase orders, claims strategy, funding, accruals, and capitalization. The PM owns project-level scope, forecast, commitments, and commercial administration.
Construction / Contractors / OEMs
Execute approved work and provide technical services. The PM defines scope, readiness, interfaces, milestones, acceptance criteria, changes, and performance expectations.
Capital Leadership / PMO
Provides governance, prioritization, escalation support, and portfolio direction. The PM brings clear recommendations, forecasts, risks, and decisions requiring approval.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Qualification
Requirement
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related technical field; equivalent heavy-industrial project experience may be considered.
Experience
Seven or more years of progressive industrial capital-project experience, including direct ownership of scope, budget, schedule, contractors, and project outcomes; demonstrated brownfield and/or greenfield delivery.
Technical Delivery
Working knowledge of FEL / FEED, PFDs, P&IDs, engineering deliverables, multidisciplinary design, procurement, construction management, project controls, commissioning, MOC, process safety, quality, and closeout.
Project Systems
Experience with CPM scheduling, cost forecasting, risk and change control, document management, ERP / procurement systems, and common project platforms. Familiarity with P6, Procore, Bluebeam, and CMMS platforms is preferred.
Preferred Credentials
PMP, PE, CEM, CCM, or related certification; owner-side or EPC / EPCM experience in petrochemical, chemical, refining, energy, advanced recycling, manufacturing, or continuous-process facilities.
Commercial Scale
Demonstrated delivery of multiple concurrent projects or a single project in the $5 million-$20 million range; ability to manage an aggregate portfolio approaching $20 million.
Core Competencies
Competency
Expected Behavior
Owner-Side Accountability
Maintains clear ownership of integrated project outcomes and drives workstreams to closure.
Scope Discipline
Converts ambiguous needs into measurable scope and protects the approved basis through formal change control.
Technical Fluency
Identifies interface gaps, asks the right questions, and coordinates qualified technical authorities without overstepping discipline ownership.
Commercial Judgment
Balances lifecycle value, cost, schedule, quality, contracting strategy, and risk.
Field Leadership
Maintains visible field presence, resolves constraints, and reinforces safe, quality execution.
Planning and Controls
Uses schedules, forecasts, risk registers, action logs, and decision records as management tools rather than administrative outputs.
Communication
Produces concise status, recommendations, escalation packages, and executive-ready reporting.
Continuous Improvement
Captures lessons learned and standardizes repeatable solutions for future projects and facilities.
Performance Measures
Measure
Expected Outcome
Safety / Compliance
Required reviews, permits, controls, inspections, and MOC actions are completed without avoidable safety or compliance events.
Scope / Cost
Clear scope, disciplined change control, accurate commitments, accruals, ETC / EAC, contingency usage, and forecast reliability.
Schedule
Current integrated schedules, active critical-path management, timely long-lead decisions, and credible recovery plans.
Engineering / Procurement
Design maturity, vendor data, technical decisions, and purchases align with field need dates and approved project basis.
Construction / Quality
Field readiness, quality records, NCR closure, punch management, and completion documentation support safe turnover.
Commissioning / Handover
Systems are operable, maintainable, documented, trained, entered into CMMS, financially closed, and accepted by the business.
Work Environment
Primarily based at the McDonough facility with frequent field presence in active construction and operating areas. The role may require PPE, climbing stairs and platforms, site walkdowns, variable work hours during outages or commissioning, and limited travel to vendors, engineering offices, fabrication shops, and future Nexus sites.