Senior Projects Portfolio Manager (60379)

Lsb Industries•Cherokee, AL

22h

About The Position

The Senior Projects Portfolio Manager leads capital projects for LSB production facilities from initial concept through commissioning and startup. The role provides project management, engineering oversight, and strategic leadership for projects, including initiatives focused on low-carbon nitrogen solutions. Working cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, and EH&S teams, the position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. The role supports operational excellence, cost efficiency, and product quality across ammonia, nitric acid, urea, sulfuric acid, ammonium nitrate, and carbon dioxide production units. The position also serves as the primary point of contact for project economics and supports commercial and business development teams. It manages technical interfaces, schedules, budgets, external resources, project risks, documentation, and governance requirements. The role contributes to project management processes and may train and mentor engineers and project managers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering program.
At least 15 years of experience in operations and project management within an operating manufacturing or production environment.
At least 10 years of capital project management experience.
Demonstrated success delivering capital projects safely, on schedule, and within budget in operating facilities.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering projects involving instrumentation, electrical, piping, civil, structural, mechanical, rotating equipment, and static equipment systems.
Experience supporting commercial project development and evaluating project economics.
Knowledge of applicable engineering standards, industry codes, and regulations, including ASME piping codes, ASME Section VIII, and NEC electrical codes.
Understanding of large-scale capital project development and execution.
Proficiency with project scheduling and engineering software, including Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Thermal Design software, and other relevant industry applications.
Strong project leadership and organizational skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
High attention to detail and commitment to project excellence.
Ability to work effectively under demanding deadlines.
Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and interactions with government agencies.
Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to achieving results.
Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Team-building and leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and engage diverse teams.
Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project and facility needs.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering or business degree.
Professional certification such as PE, PMP, PMI, or equivalent.
AACE International estimating certification or experience.
Experience in nitrogen-based production facilities, chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, or similar process industries.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup at LSB production facilities, including low-carbon nitrogen initiatives.
Support operational excellence, cost efficiency, and product quality across ammonia, nitric acid, urea, sulfuric acid, ammonium nitrate, and carbon dioxide production units.
Serve as the primary point of contact for project economics and support commercial and business development teams.
Coordinate technical interfaces among Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S teams, incorporating operational and regulatory requirements into project designs.
Maintain working knowledge of plant processes and understand how proposed projects integrate with existing operating units.
Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules, ensuring timely updates for stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.
Prepare, manage, and control engineering and construction budgets.
Manage engineering firms, construction contractors, equipment suppliers, and other external resources throughout project execution.
Capture and apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve project development and execution.
Participate in budget, status, leadership, and management meetings, providing project updates, recommendations, and issue resolution.
Oversee day-to-day project execution and ensure adherence to approved scope.
Apply and enforce project management methodologies, standards, and procedures, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the development of project management processes and provide training and mentorship to engineers and project managers as needed.
Prepare and present project updates during LSB phase-gate reviews and ensure compliance with project governance requirements.
Develop and maintain project risk registers and proactively identify and mitigate risks throughout development, design, estimating, and execution.
Ensure project documentation is complete, current, accurate, and maintained according to company requirements.