America At Work

Project Manager - Capital Projects (Refinery)

America At Work$130K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years managing heavy industrial engineering projects
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience
  • Experience in refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, and EPC environments
  • Ability to obtain necessary certifications like TWIC Card, HHFT Safety Training, and Client Safety Training/Badge.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering and procurement projects valued up to $30M Total Installed Cost (TIC)
  • Manage projects through all phases from FEL to closeout
  • Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards while promoting a Zero Harm culture
  • Build relationships with clients, contractors, and engineering teams
  • Communicate project progress to stakeholders via regular meetings
  • Oversee project controls including cost, scheduling, and risk management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Financial wellness support
  • Professional growth opportunities
  • Access to safety training programs
  • Flexible work arrangement (remote work on Fridays with manager approval)
Full Job Description
Join a company with 100+ years of engineering excellence and lead high-impact capital projects in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier refinery operations.

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction projects valued up to $30 million. This is an outstanding opportunity for a project leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys managing projects from concept through successful completion.
What You'll Do

As the Project Manager, you'll lead capital engineering projects from initiation through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead engineering and procurement projects valued up to $30M Total Installed Cost (TIC)
  • Manage projects through FEL, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and closeout
  • Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
  • Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and client requirements while driving a Zero Harm culture
  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
  • Lead project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
  • Oversee project controls, including:
    • Cost management
    • Scheduling
    • Forecasting
    • Change management
    • Risk management
  • Prepare Decision Support Packages for project approvals and funding
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and continuous process improvements
  • Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across projects


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of experience managing heavy industrial engineering projects
  • 3+ years of Project Management experience
  • Experience managing capital projects in:
    • Refining
    • Petrochemical
    • Chemical Processing
    • Industrial Manufacturing
    • EPC environments


Work Schedule

Location: Blaine, Washington
  • Monday-Thursday: Onsite at refinery
  • Friday: Remote work available (manager approval)

Travel is minimal (less than 10%).

Required Certifications

Successful candidates must be able to obtain:
  • TWIC Card (required before start date)
  • HHFT Safety Training
  • Client Safety Training/Badge


$130,000 - $170,000 a year

Salary is based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.

The Company offers a competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and professional growth.

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