Project Manager

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead engineering projects within refinery or chemical plant settings. You will plan, execute, and deliver projects on schedule while coordinating with cross‑functional teams and third‑party contractors.

Responsibilities include cost estimation, bid evaluation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and safety focus, with benchmarks against budget and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of project management experience in a refinery or chemical plant setting.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proven leadership in managing 1–3 direct reports.
• Experience with bids, cost estimating, and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee engineering projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare bid packages and manage evaluation of equipment inquiries.
• Control expenditures within project budgets and track progress against schedule.
• Lead project engineers, coordinators, and draftsmen to deliver on time.
• Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with standards and contracts.
• Coordinate resources and third‑party contractors to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Cost estimation

Multi-project mgmt

Bid evaluation

Safety training

Leadership

Business concepts

Cross-platform

Teamwork

Calumet values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

MS Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

Word

Excel

P6

Job description

We are Calumet, a global supplier of innovative specialty products that enable everyday essential solutions for millions of people. From our headquarters in Indianapolis and multiple U.S. production sites, we grow through collaboration and entrepreneurship while maintaining a high‑performance culture that empowers team members to impact the business directly.

Purpose

This position will perform engineering project assignments with an emphasis on process improvements, including the design and upgrade of existing facilities. The project manager will plan, execute, and conclude projects, meeting deadlines and staying within budget. Key responsibilities include acquiring resources, coordinating with team members, and engaging third‑party contractors or consultants to deliver projects on schedule.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the assigned area.
• Perform or coordinate the required engineering work, cost estimating, and drafting associated with projects, including PFDs, P&IDs, equipment selection, sizing, and specification development in accordance with company engineering standards and best practices.
• Demonstrate practical understanding of all phases of the Calumet PMG project delivery process.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate equipment inquiries, and manage the leads evaluation and selection process.
• Control expenditures within the limits of the project budget.
• Prepare interim and final project reports.
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects—such as technical studies, product design, specification preparation, technical plans, and testing—in accordance with engineering discipline staff.
• Manage project resources to assure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Ensure design reviews are performed to comply with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinate technical development, scheduling, and the resolution of engineering design and test problems.
• Direct all activities associated with project implementation and successful completion.
• Lead project engineers, construction coordinators, and supervisors.
• Direct draftsmen on project drawing requirements.
• Conduct safety audits and evaluations of contractors and plant personnel.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities for 1‑3 direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• 7+ years of project management experience in a refinery or chemical plant setting.

Experience and Skills

• Good communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to assess, project, and review overall project costs.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines.
• Experience soliciting, preparing, and evaluating bids for projects and project components.
• Excellent safety record and experience with safety training, planning, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading and operating independently and within a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• General business, accounting, and financial skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Teams, SharePoint, Power BI, Word, Excel, and P6.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good commercial knowledge.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and a proven leadership track record.
• Ability to work across multiple platforms to deliver results within challenging deadlines and under pressure.
• Demonstration of Calumet Values.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal‑opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our HR team at [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will not impact hiring decisions, and all information provided will be kept confidential.

All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.