Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering required.
10+ years of capital project experience, with 5+ years as a project manager in relevant industries.
Proven track record of delivering brownfield projects in operating plants.
Familiarity with OSHA PSM regulations and MOC processes essential.
Knowledge of industry codes such as ASME and API required.
Experience with stage-gate project development and AACE estimate classes necessary.
Strong skills in cost and schedule control, proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6.
Responsibilities
Lead capital projects through the FEL stage-gate process from business case to funding packages.
Develop and submit capital project appropriation and supplemental funding requests.
Create AACE Class 3 and Class 2 cost estimates with engineering contractors.
Manage EPC, engineering, and construction contractors, overseeing scope and change orders.
Build and maintain Level 3 critical-path schedules, coordinating with Operations.
Drive process safety deliverables and ensure compliance with environmental permits.
Coach and develop project engineers and junior project managers.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead significant capital projects with high visibility.
Engagement in a dynamic and challenging work environment.
Professional development through coaching and mentoring roles.
Exposure to advanced project management methodologies and tools.
Potential for career advancement within a leading company in the industry.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
The Eco-Services Houston site requires a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects for its Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Units from front-end definition through start-up and closeout. Project total installed costs range from $1.0MM to $25.0MM with project drivers that include process safety, reliability, environmental compliance, increased efficiency, and strategic growth. The Senior Project Manager carries end-to-end accountability for safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality, and leads cross-functional and contractor teams in an operating plant. The Senior Project Manager must develop and defend sound project alternatives, present stage-gate funding packages to capital leadership, and coach project engineers. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the project lead on PHA, MOC, and PSSR reviews.
What you will be doing:
Lead capital projects through the FEL 1 to FEL 3 stage-gate process, including business case, alternatives selection, basis of design, and FEL 3 funding packages.
Develop and submit capital project appropriation requests, supplemental funding requests, and MOCs for scope changes.
Build AACE Class 3 and Class 2 cost estimates with engineering contractors, and set risk-based contingency.
Run PDRI assessments and present gate packages to capital leadership.
Own the project execution plan, contracting and procurement strategy, and long-lead equipment plan.
Manage EPC, engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors, including scope, change orders, and claims.
Build and maintain Level 3 critical-path schedules; coordinate tie-ins and outages with Operations and Turnaround Planning.
Track actuals, commitments, estimate to complete, and forecast at completion monthly, and report variances early.
Drive process safety deliverables: PHA/HAZOP participation, MOC, relief and SIS design basis, PSI updates, and PSSR.
Ensure air, water, and boiler and pressure vessel permits are identified early and in place before construction or start-up.
Enforce site safety requirements for contractors, including permits to work, LOTO, confined space, and hot work.
Lead constructability reviews, SIMOPS planning, mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up.
Manage projects in the field during construction, including during unit turnarounds.
Close out projects with as-builts, turnover packages, and lessons learned.
Coach and develop project engineers and junior project managers.
Qualifications:
Must have Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
Must have at least 10 years of capital project experience, including at least 5 years as a project manager in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar process industries.
Must have proven delivery of brownfield projects in operating plants, including tie-ins during outages or turnarounds.
Must have working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), MOC, and PSSR.
Must have knowledge of applicable codes, including ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME Section I/VIII, API, and NFPA.
Must have experience with stage-gate (FEL) project development and AACE estimate classes.
Must have strong cost and schedule control skills and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 and Excel.
Must have experience managing contractors under lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M contracts.
Must have excellent written and oral communications skills, including presentations to senior leadership.
Must be able to travel up to 25% and work extended hours during turnarounds and start-ups.
Prefer PMP certification; PE license a plus.
Prefer sulfuric acid, acid regeneration, boiler and steam system, or corrosive-service experience.
Prefer SAP experience for purchasing, WBS cost tracking, and capital closeout.
Prefer knowledge of BMS/DCS/SIS projects and environmental compliance projects.
