Project Manager – Capital Projects (Refinery)

Americaatwork; Blaine (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Americaatwork is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Blaine, Washington. You will oversee engineering, procurement, and construction projects, leading initiatives valued up to $30 million in a fast-paced refinery environment.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing capital projects within the refining and petrochemical sectors. The role includes onsite work Monday to Thursday, with remote opportunities available on Friday, subject to manager approval.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing heavy industrial engineering projects.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience managing capital projects in refining, petrochemical, and chemical processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and procurement projects valued up to $30M.
• Manage projects through all phases from initiation to closeout.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Join a company with 100+ years of engineering excellence and lead high-impact capital projects in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier refinery operations.

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction projects valued up to $30 million. This is an outstanding opportunity for a project leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys managing projects from concept through successful completion.

Why Join?

You'll work alongside industry experts delivering innovative engineering and project management solutions across:

• Energy & Chemicals
• Refining
• Power Generation
• Life Sciences
• Mining
• Food & Beverage

As the Project Manager, you'll lead capital engineering projects from initiation through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and procurement projects valued up to $30M Total Installed Cost (TIC)
• Manage projects through FEL, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and client requirements while driving a Zero Harm culture
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Oversee project controls, including:
  • Cost management
  • Scheduling
  • Forecasting
  • Change management
  • Risk management
  • Prepare Decision Support Packages for project approvals and funding
  • Identify value engineering opportunities and continuous process improvements
  • Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience managing heavy industrial engineering projects
• 3+ years of Project Management experience
• Experience managing capital projects in:
  • Refining
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Processing
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • EPC environments

Location

Location: Blaine, Washington

• Monday–Thursday: Onsite at refinery
• Friday: Remote work available (manager approval)

Travel is minimal (less than 10%).

Successful candidates must be able to obtain:

• TWIC Card (required before start date)
• HHFT Safety Training
• Client Safety Training/Badge