Project Manager

Ellaway Blues Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee medium-to-large-scale capital projects with budgets up to $30M. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 8 years of relevant project management experience, particularly within the chemical and oil industries. This role demands strong technical skills, the ability to lead diverse teams, and a commitment to safety and compliance. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with potential travel involved.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project engineering and management experience in refining or chemical manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of unit operations in refinery or process plant environments.
• Experience with stage-gate project processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initiation through completion.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership to project teams.
• Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Cost estimation

Contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Contractor management

Cross-functional relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

CAD software

Spreadsheet applications

Word processing applications

Job description

Business Development Director at Ellaway Blues Consulting

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead medium-to-large-scale capital projects, with budgets up to $30M, across multiple production and distribution facilities. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader who brings both strategic oversight and practical execution skills, with a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with all safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical and managerial leadership to project teams, including internal engineering, operations, and external contractors.
• Develop and oversee project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations.
• Serve as the central point of accountability for scope, cost, and schedule performance.
• Coordinate and monitor the work of contractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead project review meetings, presenting progress updates and resolving issues with leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the organization’s short‑ and long‑term capital project portfolio to align with strategic goals.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC) processes and ensure proper documentation throughout project execution.
• Ensure all engineering records, equipment data, and project documentation remain accurate and up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• 8+ years of project engineering and project management experience, ideally within refining, chemical manufacturing, or upstream energy industries.
• Strong understanding of unit operations in refinery or process plant environments, with familiarity across key engineering disciplines.
• Proficiency in technical writing, cost estimation, project planning, and contractor management.
• Skilled in software applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, and CAD.
• Experience with stage‑gate project processes.
• Proven ability to lead without formal authority and build strong cross‑functional relationships.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily office‑based, with regular time spent in production and outdoor settings.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and work in varying temperatures.
• Required use of all safety equipment.
• Up to 50% travel may be required for outages, turnarounds, and site‑based project work.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Engineering

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Oil and Gas