Senior Project Manager

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing•Flowood, MS

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About The Position

Ergon Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for its Energy & Specialty Solutions Business Unit. The role leads capital projects from concept through commissioning and closeout, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, budget, schedule, and business objectives. The Senior Project Manager partners with operations, engineering, contractors, and business leaders to deliver projects that support the company’s long-term success and values. The position includes planning and overseeing project execution, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing procurement and contractors, monitoring risks and performance, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards. It also supports business cases, capital authorization, financial tracking, continuous improvement, acquisition due diligence, and greenfield or expansion project evaluations. The role provides guidance to junior project managers and project team members as appropriate. The job is based in Flowood, Mississippi, and may require travel as needed to support project execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline; Mechanical or Civil Engineering is preferred.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, refining, chemical processing, or related industries.
Demonstrated experience managing multiple capital projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction practices, project controls, procurement, and contractor management.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel as needed to support project execution.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience in refining, specialty chemicals, asphalt, terminal operations, or industrial manufacturing.
Experience leading cross-functional project teams across multiple business units.
Strong understanding of process safety management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and industrial construction practices.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions due diligence, facility expansions, or strategic capital investment initiatives.
Ability to build strong relationships, solve complex problems, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects from initial concept through design, procurement, construction, startup, and closeout.
Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
Coordinate engineering, operations, maintenance, contractor, and vendor teams to deliver projects successfully.
Establish project scopes, objectives, and technical requirements, and manage changes through a structured process.
Monitor project performance, identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate status to stakeholders.
Manage procurement activities, contractor selection, contract administration, and vendor performance.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards, and promote a strong safety culture.
Review engineering designs, construction progress, commissioning activities, and project documentation for quality and operational readiness.
Support business case development, capital authorization requests, and project financial tracking.
Identify opportunities to improve project execution processes, cost effectiveness, and operational performance.
Build collaborative relationships across business functions and provide exceptional service to internal stakeholders.
Mentor and guide junior project managers and project team members as appropriate.
Participate in acquisition due diligence and greenfield or expansion project evaluations.