Project Manager, North America

Clariant SE; The Woodlands (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant is seeking a Project Manager to support the Engineering and Process Technology business unit in NORAM. The hybrid role will lead capital projects across North America, including The Woodlands, TX, with 30–50% travel.

You will manage multi‑million dollar CAPEX projects from concept through completion, aligning with safety, quality, cost, schedule, and engineering standards. You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, contractors, suppliers, and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional project management experience in chemical process manufacturing.
• Experience leading engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional resources.
• Ability to travel approximately 30–50% domestically.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across NICNORAM sites from concept to completion.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects typically $1MM to $50MM+ in value.
• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, schedules, and CARs.
• Provide leadership to cross-functional project teams and partners.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and third-party resources for risk management.
• Support engineering activities: feasibility studies, vendor assessments, buys, FAT testing.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, permits, and safety requirements.
• Lead process risk analyses and implement corrective actions throughout the lifecycle.
• Provide project reporting and support commissioning, start-up, and closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Chemical/Mechanical Engineering preferred

Job description

Job ID: 41759 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA | Work Model: Hybrid

Clariant is seeking a Project Manager to support the Engineering and Process Technology business unit. This role will lead and execute capital projects across Clariant’s North American (NORAM) manufacturing sites by managing projects from concept through completion while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, schedule, regulatory requirements, and Clariant engineering standards.

This hybrid position can be based in Louisville, KY; The Woodlands, TX; or Mt. Holly, NC and requires approximately 30–50% domestic travel across the NORAM region. The Project Manager will oversee multiple, multimillion dollar CAPEX projects, while collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.Qualified candidates with capital project management experience in a chemical manufacturing environment are encouraged to apply and join Clariant in driving safe, sustainable, and successful project outcomes across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute capital projects across Clariant’s North American manufacturing sites from concept through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects simultaneously, typically ranging from $1MM to $50MM+ in value, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, execution, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop and maintain project plans, capital estimates, budgets, schedules, risk assessments, and project documentation, including accurate completion of Capital Acquisition Requests (CARs).
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, including engineering, procurement, controlling, operations, manufacturing personnel, contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party resources to drive project execution, resolve issues, manage risks, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Support engineering activities including feasibility studies, technical evaluations, equipment selection, vendor assessments, bid analyses, purchase requisitions, and factory acceptance testing.
• Ensure projects comply with Clariant engineering standards, applicable permits, regulatory requirements, quality expectations, and environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Lead and support process risk analyses, promote safe work practices, and ensure implementation of corrective actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide project reporting, track key performance metrics, and support successful implementation, commissioning, start-up, and project closure activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Chemical or Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of professional project management experience, with experience leading CAPEX projects in a chemical process manufacturing environment
• Experience managing engineering teams, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project resources
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30–50% domestically
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt certification is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

What´s in it for you?

• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Mahogany McClurkin

Talent Acquisition Partner, NORAM

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

We at Clariant are aware of our responsibility. Our purpose »Greater chemistry – between people and planet« describes the role we can play in the world if we align our thinking and all future decisions with it.