Capital Projects Site Manger

INEOS USA LLC; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

INEOS USA LLC is seeking a Capital Projects Site Manager to lead the execution of capital projects at its La Porte, Texas site. This role is critical in managing the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements.

The ideal candidate must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 15 years of experience in high-hazard industries. Offering a competitive salary range of $162,000 to $200,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in high-hazard industries such as Oil & Gas or Petrochemicals.
• Track record of successfully leading capital project execution.
• Knowledge of project controls and construction management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of capital projects, directing teams and managing contractors.
• Ensure alignment of site project activities with business needs.
• Drive full project lifecycle from feasibility to close-out.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Project management tools

Job description

Role Summary

The Capital Projects Site Manager is responsible for leading the execution of the capital project portfolio at an assigned INEOS Olefins & Polymers site. The role ensures projects progress from feasibility through design, construction, commissioning, and close‑out in alignment with the O&P stage‑gate process, company standards, and local operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of capital projects, directing internal teams and external contractors while escalating major risks to the Project Execution Manager.
• Ensure site project activities are aligned with business needs, approved plans, and engineering, procurement, and implementation practices.
• Implement approved project management tools, templates, and methodologies to guarantee consistent execution and reporting.
• Monitor project and contractor performance against requirements, KPIs, company standards, and safety expectations, escalating significant issues.
• Drive the full project lifecycle from feasibility, through engineering, construction, commissioning/start‑up, to documentation close‑out, including SAP uploads where applicable.
• Lead lessons‑learned reviews at project close‑out to confirm objectives were met and integrate insights into local practices.
• Prepare and review Decision Support Packages (DSPs) for project sanctioning, coordinating technical inputs, risk assessments, and stakeholder reviews.
• Ensure execution readiness by confirming all prerequisites are addressed for engineering deliverables, funding, contractor selection, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, start‑up/handover, and close‑out.
• Manage project risk and change, applying the formal process to assess financial, schedule, and resource impacts and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain regular stakeholder touch points to review deliverables, progress, and emerging issues, and lead site‑level performance reviews and audits.
• Lead and develop the project management and construction coordination team, providing training, performance feedback, coaching, and fostering a culture of SHE excellence.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, identify process opportunities, and implement best practices to enhance project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project management policies, procedures, and regulations, and communicate any policy changes to the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, chemical engineering, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of experience executing projects in high‑hazard industries such as Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, or Infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success leading capital project execution with strong change management, coordination, and cross‑functional integration.
• Track record of reliable delivery in a capital project environment, managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills with the ability to deliver under challenging deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead change within established organizational frameworks.
• Experience working with engineering design houses, EPC contractors, or construction service providers is preferred.
• Knowledge of the stage‑gate process, project controls (estimating, cost control, schedule management, progress measurement, and document control), and construction management practices.
• Experience implementing quality assurance programs for engineering and construction.
• Behavioral competencies: business acumen, organizational agility, political savvy, vision and purpose, effective communication, managerial courage, delegation, negotiation, and priority setting.

Compensation

Offer Range: $162,000–$200,000 (commensurate with experience).