Description
As a Capital Project Engineer at 3M, you will lead the planning and execution of assigned capital projects by managing Front End Loading (FEL) studies, project schedules, budgets, construction activities, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
You will develop and implement competitive bidding strategies, including bid evaluation and contractor selection, to ensure cost-effective and high-quality project results.
Your responsibilities will also include:
- Defining equipment performance requirements and engineering design criteria to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
- Establishing and maintaining robust schedule and cost control processes, including forecasting, progress tracking, variance analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Fostering strong communication and collaboration with project teams, site leadership, contractors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of project execution.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and company requirements so that all designs and project activities meet regulatory, safety, and operational expectations.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- An Associate's Degree/Technical Diploma or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution and a minimum of five (5) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
- Or a Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering or Science discipline from an accredited institution and a minimum of three (3) combined years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and/or project management in a private, public, government or military environment.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
- Three (3) years of experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations, or other process-based industries.
- Prior experience with coating, drying and curing, compounding and mixing, material handling, slitting, automation, and packaging systems.
- Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional capital projects from concept through final implementation.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
- Familiarity with engineering design and project management tools such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, SAP, Solidworks, NX or similar systems.
The expected compensation range for this position is $124,127 - $151,710, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible.
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