Capital Project Manager IV (In-Plant)

ReCon Management Services•Sulphur, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This in-plant position reports to the company project lead and is responsible for developing and executing an assigned portfolio of capital and expense projects at a facility. Projects support continuous improvements in safety, reliability, facility optimization, production, risk reduction, and environmental performance. Project work is performed according to company and site-specific development and execution processes and must maintain the company’s core values. The role manages projects from initiation and feasibility through design, development, implementation, and commissioning, with particular attention to stage-gated development, technical management of change (MOC), and risks associated with predominantly brownfield projects. The project manager coordinates multidisciplinary engineering and construction resources, monitors budget and schedule, maintains technical integrity and project records, and supports safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. No company employees report directly to this position. The role also involves coordinating with facility personnel and other departments, participating in regulatory audits and equipment acceptance testing, conducting site walk-downs, and ensuring operations and maintenance interests are represented. The posting also describes broader project management duties, including defining client requirements, developing work scopes, budgets and timelines, managing resources and suppliers, and maintaining project documentation. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and extensive industrial project experience. Work includes plant and construction site activity outdoors, as well as extended desk and computer work. The employee must be able to work in protective clothing, climb stairs and ladders, hear alarms while wearing hearing protection, and meet the stated mobility, vision, and lifting requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering; the posting also specifies a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited university or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the duties.
At least five years of project manager experience, including at least two years at an operating facility such as an oil refinery, petrochemical or specialty chemical plant, midstream storage facility, or LNG facility.
At least fourteen years of industrial work experience, including refinery, petrochemical, chemical, offshore, pipeline, or utility industries, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in design and engineering activities related to oil refining, petrochemical, specialty chemicals, hydrocarbon pipelines, or LNG processing, storage, and transportation.
Broad understanding of project development and management using a stage-gated process, including progression from initiation and feasibility through design, implementation, and commissioning.
Sound knowledge of management of change processes and risk management for project implementation, especially brownfield projects.
Strong leadership and administrative abilities; able to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Acute sensitivity to safety issues in hazardous environments.
Exceptional written, verbal, interpersonal, and cross-organizational communication skills, including communication with technical disciplines and governmental agencies.
Ability to work effectively with culturally diverse technical teams and build respectful relationships with management, peers, and facility personnel.
Strong organization, planning, time management, and deadline-management skills; able to manage multiple activities accurately and in a timely manner.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, discretion, and judgment.
Ability to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications and project management software; named applications include Word, Excel, Access, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid driver’s license as required by state law.
Ability to walk up to one mile at industrial plant and construction sites outdoors throughout the year.
Ability to work in protective clothing that may raise body temperature for periods of up to 15 minutes without a break.
Ability to use multilevel stair towers and rung ladders unassisted.
Ability to hear safety alarms and signals while wearing hearing protection.
Ability to sit at a desk and operate a computer for extended periods.
Ability to stand; use hands and fingers; grip, handle, or feel; reach; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
Ability to see with visual acuity and distinguish colors.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to regularly lift and carry 15 pounds and, at times, lift up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Professional engineering registration or license.
Recent LNG experience; refining, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may also be acceptable.
Professional license is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects and provide key input into facility planning and budgeting.
Manage all phases of project development and execution, emphasizing safety and performance specifications.
Coordinate safety, process design, front-end engineering and design, detailed design, procurement, cost control, schedules, quality, construction planning and execution, and commissioning.
Coordinate, plan, schedule, and execute technical activities for assigned plant projects.
Monitor and control project expenditures within budget limitations; prepare interim and completion reports.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers from engineering and construction contractors.
Maintain project technical integrity and compliance with scope, specifications, sound engineering judgment, and company basic engineering design documents.
Ensure as-built and project closeout documentation is completed and stored in document control systems.
Apply the technical management of change process to capital projects and routine facility changes.
Deliver projects safely, reliably, and efficiently, on time and within budget.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and maintain high ethical standards.
Participate in regulatory agency audits.
Promote safety and environmental awareness through job observations and engagement with plant personnel.
Work with engineering and construction departments to support projects and represent operations and maintenance interests.
Participate in equipment factory acceptance tests and site acceptance tests.
Interact with and support commercial operations, compliance, regulatory affairs, and other departments as needed.
Complete site walk-downs to support project development.
Work with clients to define project business requirements and develop detailed work scopes aligned with client needs.
Develop project control budgets and timelines that meet project scope and client requirements.
Manage assigned resources to complete projects on time.
Work with vendors and suppliers to acquire equipment and technology.
Maintain appropriate project documentation and promote professionalism and safety.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.