Senior Project Leader - Capital Excellence
 McKinsey & Company | |
parental leave, paid time off
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Oct 22, 2026 | |
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Consulting
Senior Project Leader - Capital Excellence
Job ID: 113596
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YOUR IMPACT
You will act as a subject matter expert in capital projects by advising our clients through the full capital value chain including design & engineering, contracting & procurement, project execution, and commissioning.
You will provide expertise and guidance to teams implementing new technology, establishing project governance, creating processes, and improving capital project returns.
You will be based in one of our North America offices as part of McKinsey's Capital Excellence service line.
McKinsey's Capital Excellence service line assists our clients in solving the world's toughest problems. Blending strategic thinking with hands-on practicality, our consultants and experts work to develop and implement operational strategies that solve our clients' most critical problems on a global scale.
Capital Excellence is a rapidly growing service line with deep functional expertise in capital allocation and portfolio optimization, business case, concept/design optimization, procurement and contracting, construction, commissioning and ramp-up, and capital organizational capabilities. We provide a unique set of tools and techniques to help clients identify opportunities that represent a robust set of value propositions across the entire capital value chain. Driving lasting impact and building long-term capabilities with our clients is not easy work. You are the kind of person who thrives in a high performance/high reward culture - doing hard things, picking yourself up when you stumble, and having the resilience to try another way forward.
In return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we'll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities you need to become a stronger leader faster than you ever thought possible. Your colleagues-at all levels-will invest deeply in your development, just as much as they invest in delivering exceptional results for clients. Every day, you'll receive apprenticeship, coaching, and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else.
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