Senior Project Manager, Engineering & Capital Projects
About The Position
Eichleay is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and EPC/EPCM projects for industrial organizations. The role oversees projects from early concept and funding through engineering, procurement, construction support, and closeout. The Senior Project Manager advises clients, leads multidisciplinary teams, shapes project strategy, influences business decisions, and delivers facilities and infrastructure for critical industries. The role involves direct collaboration with client stakeholders, contractors, and engineering teams, with autonomy to lead challenging projects in a technically focused, collaborative organization. The position leads small- to mid-size capital engineering and procurement projects with total installed costs up to $60 million, from proposal through closeout, including fabrication and construction management. It is hybrid and based in Eichleay's Ferndale, Washington office, with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and every other Friday off. Frequent travel to a nearby refinery site is required; travel outside the area is expected to be minimal, at less than 15%.
Requirements
- Accredited four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field from an accredited university, or equivalent experience.
- At least eight years of related experience.
- At least four years of project management experience in heavy industrial, complex engineering projects.
- Advanced understanding of capital project delivery and execution across all project phases, including FEL, detailed design, and construction support.
- Strong command of project controls, including scheduling, planning, estimating, cost management, forecasting, and change management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex workstreams in a fast-paced, schedule-driven environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly to stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, accountability, and consistent follow-through on commitments.
- Ability to lead and collaborate effectively in client-facing, onsite environments.
- In-depth understanding and application of phase-gate project delivery processes, including project funding and approval frameworks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required safety-sensitive site badging and comply with client site rules and protocols.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to participate in federally mandated drug and alcohol testing, including random testing programs.
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card before the start date; otherwise, the start date may need to be adjusted.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading EPC/EPCM industrial capital projects.
- Experience supporting refining projects.
- Current HHFT safety training and card, or ability to obtain them.
- Current client safety training and badge, or ability to obtain them.
- Current TWIC certification and card, or ability to obtain them.
Responsibilities
- Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance, with a focus on zero harm and zero incidents.
- Lead and manage capital engineering and procurement projects up to $60 million in total installed cost, from proposal through closeout, including fabrication and construction management.
- Establish and execute projects in compliance with contract terms.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams, supporting positive client engagement and clear decision-making.
- Prepare engineering project proposals for new projects or subsequent project phases.
- Lead meetings with clients, contractors, and internal staff.
- Review and approve client invoices before submission.
- Prepare written communications and reports.
- Manage and control project costs and schedules by ensuring effective project controls, including change management systems, are in place.
- Forecast project resource needs using Eichleay's internal systems.
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities and continuous improvements.
- Capture and apply lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
