Project Lead - Sweeny, TX

S&B; Sweeny (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S&B is currently looking for a Sr. Project Lead in Sweeny, Texas. This role involves being responsible for the engineering design of multiple areas or process units, acting as the main liaison between local staff and project management teams, ensuring efficient communication and coordination.

The ideal candidate should have a 4-year degree in Engineering, construction management experience, and at least five years in a similar role. This position supports the delivery of high-quality project results within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Strong understanding of brownfield project execution.
• Ability to work effectively with site operations and contractor personnel.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary on-site liaison between client staff and S&B.
• Support integration of project execution activities.
• Provide regular status updates to S&B leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Relationship Management

Project Controls

Safety Commitment

Education

4-year degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

OVERVIEW

S&B is currently seeking a Sr. Project Lead to join our team. This position carries the functional title of Area Project Lead and has responsibility for the engineering design of multiple areas or process units on a project. Reports to the Project Manager.

ABOUT S&B

S&B is an exceptional full‑service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With extensive experience in Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper, we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Our culture fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The On‑Site Project Engineer will serve as S&B’s permanent site‑based representative and be the primary day‑to‑day interface between local site personnel and S&B’s office execution teams. This individual will help facilitate integration of project execution activities, support development of new project scopes, and provide on‑site coordination to improve alignment, responsiveness, and overall project delivery.

EDUCATION

• 4‑year degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may substitute with demonstrated experience in lieu of a degree.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five plus years (preferred) of demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, or similar project execution role in refining, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of brownfield project execution, field coordination, and owner‑contractor interface management.
• Ability to develop project scopes and support early project planning activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor personnel.
• Working knowledge of project controls, schedule coordination, and execution planning is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and responsive client service.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision. Self‑starter.
• Must be willing and able to work in the field.
• All candidates must pass background checks, drug screening and qualify for issuance of TWIC credentials.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary on‑site liaison between local client staff and S&B engineering, project management, and support personnel.
• Facilitate efficient communication, coordination, and issue resolution between refinery stakeholders and S&B offices.
• Support integration of project execution activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and site operations.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) coordination activities.
• Assist in identifying, developing, and defining new project scope opportunities.
• Coordinate field information gathering, site walkthroughs, and scope validation.
• Help align project priorities, technical requirements, schedules, and work processes.
• Provide on‑site input to improve constructability, operability, maintainability, and overall execution readiness.
• Monitor project interfaces, communicate emerging concerns, and drive timely decisions to minimize delays.
• Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, scope reviews, and other project coordination activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with site operations, maintenance, engineering, and project stakeholders.
• Support safe practices and ensure coordination efforts align with site requirements and S&B procedures.
• Provide regular status updates to S&B leadership regarding project opportunities, execution issues, priorities, and client coordination needs.
• Perform as Project Manager for small projects.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong interpersonal communication and relationship development skills are essential for frequent interaction and effective completion of duties.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. Requires standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal work environment: business office with moderate noise. Frequently conduct or participate in construction meetings at job sites in operating plants, exposing to outdoor weather, loud noise, mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.