Capital Project Manager
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to the long-term nature of the Role, opportunity in the renewable energy sector, and potential for leadership development.
- Long-term contract with potential for stability
- Focus on renewable energy projects offering career relevance
- Requires strong project management and construction experience
Pros
- 24+ month contract offers stability
- Focus on renewable energy, a rapidly growing sector
- Opportunity to manage large-scale projects and teams
Cons
- High complexity of large projects may be stressful
- Specific requirements for experience and education
- Frequent travel may be required, impacting work-life balance
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid with on-site requirements
Good fit
- Experienced project managers in construction
- Individuals motivated by renewable energy projects
- Candidates looking for stable, long-term contracts
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lack project management experience
- Professionals not comfortable with hybrid work settings
- Those seeking brief project engagements
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!
Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Capital Project Manager for a contract opportunity with one of our largest clients located in Detroit, MI!
Title: Capital Project Manager
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid/onsite 3 days per week)
Duration: 24+ Months W2
Salary Range: Negotiable; full benefits including 401k, medical, annual bonus
*Open to local and nationwide candidates willing to relocate (paid). Must work onsite in Detroit.
Candidates should be Project Managers with commercial/industrial construction project management experience (not residential construction.) MUST have an Engineering or Construction Management degree. Requires LARGE construction projects ($50M+ per project) -- Electrical background or experience building utility scale renewables is a plus.
Engagement Description:
Responsible for the design and construction and/or commissioning of intermediate to large-size capital renewable projects. May be asked to train and mentor more associate project managers. Uses formal project management methods to coordinate project team activities including defining the scope of work, scheduling, estimating and engineering. Manage costs and change control procedures and ensure project close-out and documentation processes are complete. Types of projects include solar, wind, and energy storage, with hands-on construction assignments in collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develops renewable energy project scope and coordinates a team of specialists who provide project schedule, cost estimates and engineering specifications for capital projects.
- Ensures the completion of engineering, design, installation, testing, commissioning into service and project closeout.
- Responsible for renewable project expenditures and the cost-effective procurement of labor, equipment and materials: coordinates with authorized company representatives in conducting bid meetings and reviews, supplier selections and evaluations; determines contracting strategy congruent with labor utilization strategies.
- Supports daily management of on-site construction activities, working with contractors and service providers, including timely completion of work within approved budget.
- Responsible for meeting key performance metrics including scope, schedule, and budget for projects and/or programs.
- Communicate as the main point of contact to provide updates on project statuses to all stakeholders and engage appropriate stakeholders in decisions to ensure a clear understanding of direction and expectations.
- Serve as the main liaison with internal organizations, plants, suppliers, trade labor organizations (unions), etc. May support contract administration services for blanket orders or other subcontractors and vendors.
- Evaluates conditions and consults on solutions to control project risk.
- Ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management.
Other Qualifications
- Traveling is required up to 20% of the time.
- Analysis of metrics on project deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Experience presenting strategic plans to all levels of leadership, including senior leaders.
- Hands-on experience in managing renewable energy projects or large-scale projects.
- Proficiency in handling projects involving multi-disciplinary teams and many stakeholders.
*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process
