Project Chemical Engineer

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health & retirement benefits

Career advancement & certifications

Dynamic project environment

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-driven Project Chemical Engineer to lead and deliver chemical engineering projects in Paarl. The hybrid role blends on-site oversight with remote coordination, guiding scope, budgets, timelines, and vendor collaboration from conception to completion.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement and construction teams, manage external contractors, monitor progress, and report to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or project management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable to a hybrid work model, requiring presence in Paarl for key project phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of chemical engineering projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of services and equipment.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Budget management

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a results-oriented Project Chemical Engineer to manage and execute chemical engineering projects in Paarl . This hybrid role requires a blend of on-site project oversight and remote coordination, ensuring successful project delivery from conception to completion. You will be responsible for defining project scope, managing budgets and timelines, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors. This position is ideal for a motivated engineer who excels at managing complex projects and driving them to successful outcomes within a dynamic company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and close-out of chemical engineering projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessment, and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, procurement, and construction teams throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage external contractors and suppliers to ensure quality and timely delivery of services and equipment.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Prepare regular project status reports for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering or project management, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Adaptable to a hybrid work model, requiring presence in Paarl for key project phases.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project completion bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional certifications.
• A dynamic and challenging project environment.
• Supportive team culture and collaborative project management approach.