Project Manager

Calumet, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager for our refinery/chemical plant environments.

The role focuses on planning, executing, and finalizing projects within established budgets and deadlines, coordinating internal teams and external contractors to achieve objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, cost-analysis, and leadership skills, with hands-on experience in project delivery processes, risk management, and safety training.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in a refinery or chemical plant setting.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, coordinate and complete engineering projects within budget and schedule.
• Experience writing reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects.
• Prepare bid packages and equipment inquiries and leads evaluation and selection process.
• Control expenditures within limitations of project budget and prepare interim/completion project reports.
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects and manage resources to adhere to scope, schedule and budget.
• Ensure design reviews comply with engineering principles, standards, and customer requirements.
• Lead and direct project engineers, construction coordinators and supervisors; supervise draftsmen.

Skills

Communication

Cost analysis

Project management

Bid evaluation

Safety training

Leadership

Cross-functional work

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Calumet values

Tools

MS Project

MS Teams

SharePoint

Power BI

MS Word

MS Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

Purpose

This position will perform engineering project assignments with an emphasis on process improvements including design and upgrade of existing facilities. The project manager will plan, execute, and finalize projects, meeting the deadlines and within budget guidelines. This includes acquiring resources, working with team members, and third‑party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility
• Perform, direct or coordinate the required engineering, cost estimate preparation, and drafting associated with projects. This includes development of PFD, P&IDS, equipment selection and sizing, specification development in accordance with company engineering standards and good engineering practice
• Practical understanding of all phases of the Calumet PMG project delivery process
• Prepare bid packages and equipment inquiries and leads evaluation and selection process
• Control expenditures within limitations of project budget
• Prepare interim and completion project reports
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project, such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and testing, in accordance with engineering disciplines of staff
• Manage project resources to assure adherence to project scope, schedule and budget.
• Ensure design reviews are performed for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications
• Coordinate activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems
• Direct all activities associated with project implementation and successful completion
• Responsible for direction of project engineers, construction coordinators and supervisors.
• Direct draftsmen with project drawing requirements
• Perform safety audits and safety evaluations of contractors and plant personnel
• Perform supervisory responsibilities for 1-3 direct reports

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience in a refinery or chemical plant setting

Experience and Skills

• Good communications skills required, ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals required.
• Ability to assess, project and review overall project costs
• Ability to manage several projects co-currently with multiple deadlines
• Experience with soliciting, preparing and evaluating bids for projects and project component.
• Possess excellent safety record and experience with safety training, planning and troubleshooting
• Experience at leading and operating both independently and within a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
• General business, accounting, and financial skills
• Experience 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 proven track record of leadership.
• Able 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 and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to 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.