Senior Project Engineer/Project Manager

Advantage Point Group•Cordova, IL

3d•$70 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Advantage Point Group, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager to lead multiple capital projects at a major chemical manufacturing facility. This is an owner's representative role, not a traditional construction management position. The position involves managing projects from concept through completion, making project decisions, overseeing contractors, and coordinating execution across multiple engineering disciplines. The assignment is through 2028, with an immediate start, and requires a significant on-site presence at the plant. Projects include replacing AFFF foam fire suppression systems and designing and implementing firewater containment modifications across multiple plant facilities. Project values range from $1 million to $7 million. Compensation is $70–$90 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

At least 10 years of industrial project engineering or project management experience.
Proven success managing $1 million to $7 million capital projects in chemical, petrochemical, refining, power generation, manufacturing, or similar industrial environments.
Experience leading projects involving multiple engineering disciplines simultaneously.
Strong contractor management and owner's representative experience.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, meetings, and stakeholders at the same time.
Strong business judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to identify project risks, challenge assumptions, and recognize when contractor or vendor information does not align with project objectives.

Nice To Haves

Chemical manufacturing, refinery, or heavy industrial plant experience.
Experience managing projects in active operating facilities.
Familiarity with fire protection, environmental, containment, utility, or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple concurrent capital projects valued at $1 million to $7 million.
Lead projects involving mechanical, piping, civil, structural, architectural, and electrical scopes.
Develop project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
Hire and manage engineering firms, contractors, and construction teams.
Generate purchase orders, manage project expenditures, and approve contractor invoices.
Coordinate activities across operations, maintenance, engineering, EHS, and project stakeholders.
Make project decisions and hold contractors and vendors accountable for performance, quality, safety, and schedule.
Manage design reviews, construction activities, commissioning, and project closeout.
Maintain a significant on-site presence at the plant throughout project execution.