Project Manager

NES Fircroft; Wood River (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major refining and industrial capital projects program at a large operating refinery in Wood River, Illinois. You will lead multiple projects from FEL/FEED through detailed design, procurement, construction and closeout, coordinating with operations, maintenance, engineering and contractor teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of oil & gas or related heavy industrial experience, plus expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, project development, project controls, or project management.
• Experience managing capital projects through engineering and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and contractor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously from FEL/FEED through detailed design and execution.
• Develop project execution strategies based on project scope, complexity, risk, and business objectives.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and contractor performance throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure projects are safe, practical, and aligned with site requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining schedule, budget, and safety objectives.

Skills

Capital project management

Stakeholder management

Scheduling & cost control

EPC coordination

Field execution support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major refining and industrial capital projects program at a large operating refinery in Wood River, Illinois. This role will lead multiple capital projects from early project development through engineering, procurement, construction, and closeout, working closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and contractor organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously from FEL/FEED through detailed design and execution.
• Develop project execution strategies based on project scope, complexity, risk, and business objectives.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors.
• Develop project schedules, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, and contractor performance throughout project lifecycles.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure projects are safe, practical, and aligned with site requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key milestones to leadership and project stakeholders.
• Drive projects to successful completion while maintaining schedule, budget, and safety objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in oil & gas, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, or related heavy industrial environments.
• 5+ years of experience in project engineering, project development, project controls, or project management.
• Experience managing capital projects through engineering and construction phases.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and contractor coordination.
• Ability to work in active industrial process facilities and support field execution activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Prior refinery, petrochemical, or process plant project experience.
• Experience working for or managing EPC contractors.
• Background in construction management, project controls, maintenance, or operations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with contract administration, claims management, or fabrication oversight.

Approximately 40 hours per week.

Limited travel required (approximately 5%).

Long-term opportunity supporting a portfolio of refinery capital projects.