Senior Capital Projects Director (Industrial Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Senior Capital Projects Director (Industrial Infrastructure): Leading the development and execution of large-scale industrial infrastructure assets with an accent on full project lifecycle management and EPC execution. Focus on balancing scope, schedule, and budget for portfolios ranging from $300M to $1B+.

Location: Onsite in Valparaiso, Indiana, USA

Salary: $85,300 – $187,200

Company

hirify.global is a professional staffing and recruitment firm specializing in technical and engineering placements.

What you will do

• Direct all phases of large-scale industrial construction, including procurement and EPC contractor oversight.
• Establish and monitor project budgets and schedules, managing the critical path to mitigate risks in capital-intensive environments.
• Administer complex EPC and OEM contracts, managing claims, disputes, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with project engineering teams to ensure technical designs for high-complexity systems are sound and code-compliant.
• Oversee site-level activities, including civil works, equipment installation, and system integration.
• Lead the turnover process from pre-commissioning and performance testing to final operational handoff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10–15 years of experience in power generation, heavy industrial, or infrastructure construction.
• 7+ years of direct experience managing major EPC projects with individual budgets of $100M+.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamic systems, high-voltage electrical interconnects, and complex balance-of-plant (BOP) design.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and coordinate with third-party OEMs and contractors.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Valparaiso, IN.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree (MBA or Engineering).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Expertise in construction scheduling software such as Primavera or MS Project.

Culture & Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Statutory sick pay where required.
• Commitment to reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Zero-incident safety culture championing OSHA compliance.