Project Manager

PTS Advance; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee small-to-mid-sized capital projects at a refinery. The role involves coordination across various teams to ensure project success. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of project management experience in a refinery setting and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, ideally within a refinery or petrochemical operating facility.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering and drafting/design teams.
• Strong understanding of refinery operations, turnaround activities, and capital project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital and expense projects within the refinery.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Safety teams.

Skills

Refinery project experience

Excellent communication skills

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical engineering

Job description

Location

On-site at Refinery – Engineering/Projects Group

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Engineering/Projects group. This role will oversee the development and execution of small-to-mid-sized capital projects, working closely with engineers, designers, and drafters to ensure high-quality project deliverables. The PM will not perform hands‑on engineering or drafting but will be responsible for managing the teams and processes that produce engineering packages.

The ideal candidate brings strong refinery project experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to coordinate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast‑paced operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital and expense projects from early development through execution and closeout within the refinery.
• Work with mechanical, process, and multi‑discipline engineers to develop project scopes, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Oversee designers and drafters in the creation of engineering/drafting packages; ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with refinery standards.
• Facilitate project documentation, design reviews, constructability reviews, and gate approvals.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Construction, and Safety teams to support project planning and execution.
• Drive project progress, monitor deliverables, track budgets, and report status to engineering and project leadership.
• Manage contractor interfaces when required, including engineering firms and construction contractors.
• Ensure all work meets safety, quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience, ideally within a refinery or petrochemical operating facility.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or chemical/Process Engineering preferred.
• Candidates without a degree must have extensive, heavy refinery project experience.
• Experience leading cross‑functional engineering and drafting/design teams.
• Strong understanding of refinery operations, turnaround activities, and capital project lifecycles.
• Proficiency in managing engineering packages, coordinating design deliverables, and supporting project development.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Project Management

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)