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Entergy

Director, Capital Projects

Hot Springs, AR · On-site

Capital Project Manager Work Place Flexibility: Onsite Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC This ... S. in Engineering Discipline, Finance, Accounting, Construction Management or applicable course of ...

jbs

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Greeley, CO · On-site

$180K - $200K/yr

The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for preparing the annual capital funding request ... engineering direct reports, among other duties. This position will work closely with cross ...

JBS USA

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Greeley, CO · On-site +1

Capital Project Manager Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS Prepared Foods is seeking a Capital ... engineering direct reports, among other duties. This position will work closely with cross ...

JBS USA

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Greeley, CO · On-site +1

$200K/yr

... engineering direct reports, among other duties. This position will work closely with cross ... The Capital Project Manager will report to the Head of Engineering & Environmental and will support ...

JBS USA

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Greeley, CO · On-site +1

$180K - $200K/yr

Capital Project Manager Purpose and Scope/General Summary: JBS Prepared Foods is seeking a Capital ... engineering direct reports, among other duties. This position will work closely with cross ...

JBS USA

CAPITAL PROJECT MANAGER

Greeley, CO · On-site +1

$180K - $200K/yr

The Capital Project Manager will be responsible for preparing the annual capital funding request ... engineering direct reports, among other duties. This position will work closely with cross ...

Metra

Director, Capital Delivery Construction

Chicago, IL · On-site

$141K/yr

Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering Capital Projects, the Director, Capital Delivery Construction manages a team of professionals that oversee large-scale bridge, track, station, parking ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for director capital project engineer in the United States is $194,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $141,500.00 and $253,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Capital Project Engineer vs Project Engineer?

AspectDirector Capital Project EngineerProject Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Engineering, PMP or PE certification often preferredBachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, PMP certification optional
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects, strategic planning, senior-level coordinationExecutes specific project tasks, supports project managers, on-site and office work
Industry UsageUsed in large infrastructure, energy, or industrial projectsCommon in construction, manufacturing, and engineering firms

The main difference is that the Director Capital Project Engineer holds a senior, strategic role overseeing multiple projects and teams, while the Project Engineer focuses on executing specific project tasks under supervision. The Director typically has more experience, certifications, and responsibilities related to project planning and management.

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Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects

Trueline

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects or Project Engineering Manager to join their manufacturing division that makes components for water systems and infrastructure in the Birmingham, AL area. This is a hands-on leadership role for an engineer who can lead capital projects, improve plant processes, guide junior engineers, and help drive modernization in a heavy industrial setting.

What You'll Do as the Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects:

  • Lead capital engineering projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and startup
  • Manage equipment upgrades, retrofits, and process changes within an existing manufacturing footprint
  • Evaluate new equipment, automation, and process improvement opportunities to improve safety, reliability, and throughput
  • Build project scopes, budgets, timelines, and ROI models to support capital investment decisions
  • Partner with operations, maintenance, production, and leadership to prioritize and execute strategic projects
  • Oversee technical reviews of equipment layouts, specifications, and installation plans
  • Help ensure equipment is selected and designed for harsh-duty industrial environments involving weight, vibration, force, and wear
  • Mentor and develop project engineers and other technical team members
  • Support continuous improvement efforts across engineering and operations

Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related degree
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in heavy manufacturing, metals, foundry, casting, steel, pipe, tube, or similar industrial environments
  • Strong background in equipment installation, retrofit, commissioning, and capital project execution
  • Experience leading capital projects in the $2M to $10M range
  • Ability to develop ROI, payback, and project justification models for major equipment investments
  • Prior leadership experience, including direct supervision, mentoring, or development of at least one engineer or technical team member
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing process improvement, plant equipment integration, and industrial project management
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across plant leadership and cross-functional teams

Nice-to-Haves as the Sr. Project Engineer, Capital Projects:

  • Experience in foundry, molten metal, furnace, machining, or casting operations
  • Experience with induction furnace projects or other major thermal process equipment
  • Exposure to automation, robotics, pick-and-place systems, vibratory equipment, mixers, blenders, or other heavy process equipment
  • Experience working in older facilities where new systems must be integrated into legacy plant layouts
  • PMP certification or formal project management training
  • Experience with CAD tools such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks

We Offer:

  • A visible leadership role tied to major plant investment and modernization efforts
  • The chance to shape equipment strategy, capital planning, and engineering execution
  • Relocation support, including temporary housing and lump-sum assistance
  • A stable and well-funded manufacturing environment
  • Strong benefits package including healthcare, retirement, paid time off, and holidays
  • A safety-first and environmentally responsible culture
  • Leadership development and structured training for people leaders
  • Long-term growth opportunity within a larger industrial organization

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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