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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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.