Site Project Manager / Engineer

Albemarle•Pasadena, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Albemarle, we are transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investments at our Pasadena manufacturing site—supporting initiatives that are central to our operational excellence and long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to own and deliver high-impact capital projects in a complex chemical manufacturing environment, working alongside a collaborative team of engineering, operations, and site leadership. As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point of accountability for delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives—while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving disciplined project performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders
Strong understanding of project controls, including cost forecasting and schedule management
Experience with risk management processes (e.g., risk registers, HAZOP/PHA integration)
Working knowledge of process safety management (PSM), MOC, and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments
Background in front-end loading (FEL) and stage-gate project development
Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) or similar project management tools
Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors
Ability to develop and evaluate project business cases

Responsibilities

Lead capital projects of varying size and complexity from concept development through commissioning
Deliver projects that meet or exceed safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with engineering, operations, and site leadership
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements
Drive project performance, including cost forecasting, schedule management, and risk mitigation
Serve as the primary project leader, aligning cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to drive decisions
Oversee engineering design, technical deliverables, and vendor performance to ensure quality execution
Manage contractors and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities
Lead bid package development, contractor selection, and contracting strategies
Manage scope changes through structured change management processes
Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company project controls
Champion constructability, value improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives