Capital Projects Lead - Chemical Plant Operations

Kraton Corporation

Panama City (FL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Health Advocate
Life Insurance
401k
Employee Assistance Program
Disability & Critical Illness

Job summary

Kraton Corporation is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects at our Panama City, Florida plant. You will drive scope, safety, and performance across cost and schedule, coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of project management in chemical environments, strong communications, and experience with SAP/ERP and MS Project. This role offers a strong benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering required.
  • 7+ years of project management experience as a project manager.
  • PMP certification highly recommended.
  • Experience leading capital projects in a chemical plant environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manages and leads capital projects for the plant.
  • Ensures safety, quality, and schedule performance.
  • Develops project execution and construction plans.
  • Prepares RFPs and analyzes bids with procurement.
  • Maintains scope, schedule, cost, and quality trends.

Skills

Project management
Forecasting
Communication
Leadership
SAP/ERP
MS Project
MS Office
Construction in chemical plants
OSHA standards
PLC/DCS systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering
PMP certification

Tools

SAP
ERP systems
MS Project

Job description

Kraton Corporation is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead capital projects at our Panama City, Florida plant. You will drive scope, safety, and performance across cost and schedule, coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and leadership to ensure successful project delivery.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of project management in chemical environments, strong communications, and experience with SAP/ERP and MS Project. This role offers a strong benefits package and growth opportunities.

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