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Large Capital Project Manager/Program Manager

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DeKalb, IL, USA
165K-201K Annually
Expert/Leader
In-Office
DeKalb, IL, USA
165K-201K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead multiple cross-functional teams to deliver capital projects over $10M from scoping through completion. Define requirements, develop execution plans, own estimating/scheduling/change management, manage stakeholder communications through stage gates, ensure cost/schedule targets and EHS compliance while identifying and mitigating project risks.
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Job Title

Large Capital Project Manager/Program Manager

Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World

Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role 
 

As a Large Capital Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: 

  • Leading several cross-functional project teams to deliver capital investments greater than $10M USD from initial scoping through project completion 
  • Working with global business partners to define project requirements and identify the most cost-effective solutions with an owner’s mindset
  • Leading project execution to meet the stated cost and schedule objectives through development of project execution plans and owning the estimating, scheduling, and change management processes 
  • Maintaining effective communication and alignment with the project team and stakeholders throughout our stage gate process 
  • Assuring compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety standards to deliver robust, safe solutions 

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering discipline (completed and verified prior to start).  IT and real estate experience is not a fit for this role 
  • Ten (10) years of combined experience in capital project management and capital project engineering roles in an industrial or manufacturing environment 
  • Five (5) years of experience developing designs, equipment specifications, and construction packages in a private, public, government or military environment 
  • Five (5) years of previous work experience working on projects > 10M and proactively identifying potential risk, implementing mitigation strategies, and communicating about these risk across stakeholder teams
  • Five (5) years of work experience with verbal and written communication and influencing leaders at the VP, SVP, and CXO level 

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical engineering degree 
  • PMP Certification 
  • Track record of successful project leadership in a stage gate capital deployment model 
  • Prior experience with webline, converting, automation, chemical processing, and/or discrete part handling equipment 

Work location:

  • This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at least four days a week at the nearest 3M location.

Travel: May include up to 30% domestic/international

Relocation: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

 

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $164,612 - $201,193, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 07/06/2026 To 08/05/2026 Or until filled

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Learn more about 3M’s creative solutions to the world’s problems at www.3M.com or on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

3M does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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