Hybrid NORAM CAPEX Project Leader

Clariant SE; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Project Manager to support the Engineering and Process Technology business unit in NORAM. The hybrid role will lead capital projects across North America, including The Woodlands, TX, with 30–50% travel.

You will manage multi‑million dollar CAPEX projects from concept through completion, aligning with safety, quality, cost, schedule, and engineering standards. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, contractors, suppliers, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional project management experience in chemical process manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional resources.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–50% domestically.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across NICNORAM sites from concept to completion.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects typically $1MM to $50MM+ in value.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and CARs.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams and partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party resources for risk management.
• Support engineering activities: feasibility studies, vendor assessments, buys, FAT testing.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, permits, and safety requirements.
• Lead process risk analyses and implement corrective actions throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide project reporting and support commissioning, start-up, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering preferred

Job description

Clariant is seeking a Project Manager to support the Engineering and Process Technology business unit in NORAM. The hybrid role will lead capital projects across North America, including The Woodlands, TX, with 30–50% travel.

You will manage multi‑million dollar CAPEX projects from concept through completion, aligning with safety, quality, cost, schedule, and engineering standards. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, contractors, suppliers, and internal