Corporate Engineering Project Manager

Abbott Park, IL 60064

Posted: 09/22/2026 Industry: Chemical Engineering Job Number: 56.26LH Pay Rate: $125,000 - $150,000 plus bonus Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience: 5 years or greater

Job Description

Chemical capital project engineer/Chemical Engineer/Capital Project Manager

Our client is a global chemical manufacturer, and they are investing capital into their facilities. The Engineering Project Manager is a corporate role that will work with site project teams to develop and implement capital projects. This role will be based at a manufacturing facilityin Chicago area. If seated in the Chicago area, travel will be about 30%. 

 Job Responsibilities of the Engineering Capital Project Manager include but are not limited to:

  • Work with site engineering teams to evaluate equipment needs and develop project plans
  • Identify what equipment is needed for sufficient production of product, including new products
  • Assess and oversee maintenance and reliability of current equipment 
  • Oversee the front-end design, which may include managing vendors
  • Provide updates to corporate leadership
  • Travel to sites for oversight of project implementation

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 plus bonus

Benefits: MDV,401K, PTO, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Job Code: 56.26LH

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Requirements:

  • BS in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Material Science
  • 5+ years of chemical manufacturing experience, may consider food/beverage manufacturing
  • Experience managing capital projects in the $2M-$10M range, and multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be a collaborative communicator

Job Code: 56.26LH

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Larry Hartl
Section Manager, Chemical Engineering Division

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