Senior Projects Portfolio Manager

LSB INDUSTRIES•Woodstock, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading capital projects from initial concept through commissioning and startup. This role provides project management, engineering oversight, and strategic leadership for projects supporting LSB production facilities, including initiatives focused on low-carbon nitrogen solutions. The position works cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Commercial, and EH&S teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering program required.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in operations and project management within an operating manufacturing or production environment.
Minimum of 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, NEC electrical codes, and related requirements.
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.
Proven 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.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to achieving results.
Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong team-building and leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and engage diverse teams.
Willingness and ability to travel as required to support project and facility needs.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Advanced engineering or business degrees preferred.
Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, PMI, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
AACE International estimating certification or experience is considered a plus.
Experience within nitrogen-based production facilities, chemical manufacturing, fertilizer production, or similar process industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage capital projects from concept development through commissioning and startup for LSB production facilities, including low-carbon nitrogen initiatives.
Drive project success by supporting 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 provide project support to commercial and business development teams.
Coordinate technical interfaces among Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EH&S teams to ensure operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into project designs.
Maintain a working knowledge of plant processes and understand how proposed projects integrate with existing operating units.
Develop, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely updates for stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.
Prepare, manage, and control engineering and construction budgets to support project objectives and milestones.
Manage engineering firms, construction contractors, equipment suppliers, and other external resources throughout project execution.
Capture and apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve future project development and execution.
Participate in budget, status, leadership, and management meetings to provide project updates, recommendations, and issue resolution.
Oversee the day-to-day execution of project activities and ensure adherence to approved project scope.
Apply and enforce established project management methodologies, standards, and procedures while identifying 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 all project governance requirements.
Develop and maintain project risk registers, proactively identifying and mitigating risks throughout development, design, estimating, and execution phases.
Ensure project documentation is complete, current, accurate, and maintained in accordance with company requirements.