Job Description

Burrow Global has an immediate need for an experienced Facilities Capital Project Manager - to serve as an owner side project manager supporting a portfolio of capital projects across facilities, laboratories, HVAC systems, utilities, and related infrastructure. This individual will be fully integrated into the project team, working under the direction of the Engineering Manager and coordinating closely with site stakeholders, engineering firms, contractors, operations, maintenance, EH&S, procurement, and finance.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading capital projects from concept through closeout, including scope development, business justification, capital appropriation requests (CARs), planning, engineering oversight, execution, commissioning, and turnover. The role is accountable for delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.

The successful candidate will typically manage approximately 10 capital projects annually, ranging from facility improvements and laboratory modifications to HVAC, utility, and infrastructure upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Planning

• Lead project development from concept through authorization.
• Define project scope, objectives, technical requirements, and execution strategies.
• Develop cost estimates, schedules, risk assessments, and project execution plans.
• Prepare and support Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) and associated business cases.
• Coordinate feasibility studies, front-end engineering, and design development activities.

Project Execution

• Manage capital projects through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Coordinate activities among engineering consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor project performance against scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Design & Construction Management

• Oversee engineering and construction activities to ensure conformance with project requirements.
• Review design deliverables, contractor proposals, schedules, and change requests.
• Manage contractor performance, field execution, and project documentation.
• Support construction planning, equipment installation, system startups, and commissioning activities.

Project Controls & Reporting

• Maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Manage project financials, including commitments, expenditures, forecasting, and cost reporting.
• Track and manage changes to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Provide clear and concise project status reports to management.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure projects are executed safely.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, environmental requirements, and company procedures.
• Participate in safety reviews, contractor safety management, and project risk assessments.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of capital project management experience.
• Experience managing facilities, laboratory, HVAC, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects from initiation through startup and closeout.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Experience managing engineering consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with capital authorization and project funding processes.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
• Working knowledge of facility mechanical, electrical, and building systems.
• Experience with owner-side project management organizations.

Competencies

• Project Leadership
• Capital Project Execution
• Facilities & Infrastructure Management
• Budget & Cost Control
• Schedule Management
• Risk Management
• Contractor Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Influence
• MS Project or Primavera P6 experience