Front-End Project Development Lead

Nexus Circular LLC

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

Nexus Circular LLC is seeking a Project Development Manager / Lead to convert business opportunities into economically viable capital projects from idea through FEL1, with handover at FEL2. You will drive concept development, feasibility studies, and credible execution strategies while aligning stakeholders across functions and managing investment decisions.

This role requires broad technical expertise in chemical/process facilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, electrical, or another engineering discipline; chemical engineering preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive capital-project experience in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or related industries.
  • Proven experience leading feasibility studies, FEL0/FEL1, and front-end project development for process facilities.
  • Strong ability to develop preliminary scope, cost, schedule, risk, and investment recommendations.
  • Clear, influential communicator who can align stakeholders and present to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Translate business opportunities into clearly defined, executable capital projects.
  • Lead feasibility studies, FEL0, and FEL1 for new facilities or major modifications.
  • Develop project definitions: business need, scope, cost, schedule, risks, and execution strategy.
  • Collaborate with sponsor and Finance to validate assumptions and the investment case.
  • Hand over to Project Manager at FEL2 with complete, decision-ready packages.

Skills

Strong communication
Cross-functional leadership
Feasibility studies
Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree in Engineering/Engineering Management/ MBA

Job description

Nexus Circular LLC is seeking a Project Development Manager / Lead to convert business opportunities into economically viable capital projects from idea through FEL1, with handover at FEL2. You will drive concept development, feasibility studies, and credible execution strategies while aligning stakeholders across functions and managing investment decisions.

This role requires broad technical expertise in chemical/process facilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead

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