Refinery Capital Projects Lead

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

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