Onsite EP Project Lead – Chemicals & Refining

Katalyst-Healthcares-; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks an experienced EP Project Manager to lead major Engineering and Procurement projects in the refining, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. You will guide front-end design through detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams with the ExxonMobil Project Team.

You will mentor engineers and PMs, manage safety, staffing, budgets, and milestones, and drive continuous improvement across PM systems and processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering disciplines listed.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in EP projects.
• Strong background in FEED through detailed design.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and procurement.
• Excellent communication with executives and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary activities.
• Develop project execution plans covering safety, staffing, budgeting, and objectives.
• Manage estimates, engineering deliverables, and procurement during FEED/DED.
• Promote effective workshare across engineering and procurement scopes.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide feedback to department managers on team performance.
• Mentor engineers and PMs for professional development.
• Support organizational improvement and PM system enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to project review processes and quality guidelines.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Interface management

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Procurement

Project controls

Risk management

FEED delivery

Quality improvement

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Instrumentation & Control Eng.

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Katalyst-Healthcares- seeks an experienced EP Project Manager to lead major Engineering and Procurement projects in the refining, chemical, and petrochemical sectors. You will guide front-end design through detailed engineering, procurement, construction support, and closeout, coordinating cross-functional teams with the ExxonMobil Project Team.

You will mentor engineers and PMs, manage safety, staffing, budgets, and milestones, and drive continuous improvement across PM systems and processes