Capital Project Engineer

engineersandconstructorsinternationalinc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECI Group is seeking an onsite Capital Projects Engineer in the New Orleans area for an 18-24 month program. You will lead industrial capital projects, from concept to closeout, ensuring on-time delivery, budget control, and strict compliance with safety and design standards.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years in petrochemical/construction, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills. PMP/LEED certifications are advantageous for advancing project performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration, or related field.
• 7–10+ years in Petrochemicals/Refinery construction or project management.
• Advanced certifications (PMP, LEED) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio oversight: manage a portfolio of industrial capital projects aligning with strategy and capital plans.
• Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout across multiple phases/locations.
• Develop, monitor, and control budgets; identify variances and implement corrective actions; report status to leadership.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Support contract and procurement activities: consultant selection, subcontractor management, change orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP/LEED certification advantageous

Tools

MS Project/Primavera P6

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a onsite Capital Project Engineer. This an 18- 24-month duration from award based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area. Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

About our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

Position Summary

The Capital Projects Engineer is a strategic project leader who ensures industrial capital assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also managing the portfolio to support long-term business objectives.

The Capital Projects Engineer

The Capital Projects Engineer combines the responsibilities of a capital projects manager with those of a portfolio manager, focusing on industrial assets, facilities, and infrastructure. This role oversees the lifecycle of major industrial projects while managing a portfolio of assets or initiatives to align with strategic goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage a portfolio of industrial capital projects, including construction, renovation, utility upgrades, and facility expansions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capital improvement plans.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple phases and locations.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
• Scheduling & Planning: Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Contract & Procurement Support: Consultant selection, and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Data & Reporting: Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
• Experience: 7–10+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction, or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Reports To: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

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