Project Manager, Midstream/Downstream
About The Position
Lead the development and execution of small to medium-sized capital projects across Shell's Midstream and Distribution assets in the Northeast and Midwest regions. Responsible for managing brownfield projects from concept development and engineering design through construction, commissioning, and start-up while ensuring safe delivery, cost efficiency, schedule adherence, and operational excellence. Partner closely with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, HSSE, Contracts & Procurement, and external stakeholders to deliver terminal infrastructure projects, including tank farms, pipelines, truck and rail loading facilities, marine assets, and related operational equipment. This role requires strong project leadership, stakeholder engagement, contractor management, and construction oversight in complex operating environments. The position is based at the Sewaren Terminal in New Jersey and requires regular site presence and periodic travel to support project execution across multiple assets.
Requirements
- Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or in any related field
- At least 10 years of engineering experience, including a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager
- Capital Project experience using a gated work process for project advancement and authorization
Nice To Haves
- Experience in managing field construction and project execution for brownfield engineering facilities is preferred
- PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) certification is a plus
- Experience managing projects in Rail, Truck, Tank Farm and Marine Terminals a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead HSSE performance and champion Goal Zero through visible safety leadership, risk identification, and proactive intervention
- Manage a portfolio of 8-12 concurrent capital projects valued at approximately $10M-$15M, across all project lifecycle phases
- Deliver complex brownfield projects in active operating environments while balancing multiple stakeholders, interfaces, and priorities
- Drive project planning and execution, including scope development, engineering oversight, design reviews, scheduling, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure successful delivery of project cost, schedule, quality, and performance objectives through effective risk and scope management
- Develop procurement and contracting strategies, oversee contractor performance, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project delivery standards
- Provide leadership during construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout to ensure safe and efficient execution
- Build strong partnerships with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and leadership teams to improve asset reliability, operational efficiency, and business performance
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- life Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
- company pension plan
- 401(k) plan
- up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time
- up to 11 paid holidays
- parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
- 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents
- short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- financial reimbursement for adoption
- wellness
- education
- personal learning expenses
- discretionary long-term incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
