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title: Capital Project Manager / Engineer
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| **Company** | On-Board Companies |
| **Location** | Canton, MA |
| **Salary** | $60/hr - $80/hr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Nov 13, 2026 |

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## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** On-Board Companies sponsors H-1B visas.
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## Description

**On-Board Engineering is hiring a Project Manager / Engineer in Canton, MA!**  
For immediate consideration please send your resume to <resumes@onboardusa.com>  
Subject Line: Position Title and State you are Located**.**

**Position Details:**  
**Position Type:** Full Time / Seconded Role  
**Job Location:** Canton, MA, with some local travel to nearby site  
**Benefits:** 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance  
**Compensation:** $60 - $80/hr, depending on experience & qualifications

**Overview/Summary**

On-Board Engineering is seeking an experienced Capital Project Manager to support engineering and capital improvement projects at an industrial manufacturing facility in Canton, MA.

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing capital projects from initial concept and scope development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. This position requires a strong technical engineering background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, at least five years of relevant experience, and a strong understanding of capital project execution in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Manage capital engineering projects from initial concept and scope development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, cost estimates, and execution plans.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel to ensure successful project execution.
- Oversee engineering design, equipment selection, procurement, installation, and construction activities.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, resolve technical challenges, and ensure projects meet safety, quality, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to identify project needs, evaluate technical solutions, and support capital investment decisions.
- Manage project documentation, progress reporting, stakeholder communication, and project closeout activities.

**Required Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering project management, capital project execution, or a closely related role.
- Experience managing engineering and capital improvement projects in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment installation, and industrial engineering practices.
- Experience developing and managing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contractor activities.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling or management tools.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

- Knowledge of or experience with Front-End Loading (FEL) methodologies and stage-gate project management processes.
- Experience developing capital project justifications, funding requests, and detailed cost estimates.
- Background in specialty materials, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
- Experience managing projects involving process equipment, mechanical systems, piping, utilities, or manufacturing infrastructure.
- Familiarity with commissioning, startup, and equipment qualification activities.
- Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) would be huge plus!

In order to be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without sponsorship. Background screenings required.  

Apply Today!  
[www.onboardusa.com](http://www.onboardusa.com)  

**About On-Board**

On-Board Engineering Corporation is an engineering services provider offering engineering, design, and project management services to industrial and manufacturing clients. We provide technical expertise and project execution support across a variety of industries, helping clients successfully deliver capital projects and improve facility operations.

On-Board Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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## Skills

- Equipment Installation
- Project Management
- Construction
- Scope Management
- Engineering Design Process
- Project Closeout
- Professional Engineer
- Technical Drawings
- Pipe (Fluid Conveyance)
- Problem Solving
- Cost Estimation
- Mechanical Systems
- Capital Projects
- Commissioning
- ICT Project Management Methodologies
- Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Project Execution
- Stakeholder Communications
- Capital Improvements
- Stage-Gate Process
- Project Management Professional Certification
- Procurement
- Front End (Software Engineering)
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Technical Documentation
- SQL Query Execution Plans
- Capital Investment Analysis
- Progress Reporting
- Communication
- Equipment Qualification
- Budgeting
## Benefits

- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plans

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