Senior Capital Projects Engineering Leader

AdvanSix; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off / vacation

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

AdvanSix seeks a Sr. Project Engineering Manager to drive capital projects across multiple sites, from concept through startup. You will lead scope development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning while enforcing safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, MBA or similar, PMP preferred, and 12+ years in petro/chemical plant environments. Competitive rewards and benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity and/or continuous improvement projects.
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) desired.
• 12+ years of experience in increasingly related responsibilities in the engineering field related to petro/chemical industrial plants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with HSE personnel and government requirements.
• Provide discipline engineering support to manufacturing when needed.
• Write lock-out/tag-out plans to ensure safety during new construction and turnarounds.
• Promote safety awareness and participate in construction safety audits and contractor meetings.
• Manage capital investments through lifecycle: prioritization, scope, budgets, design, procurement, construction, startup, and closure.
• Coordinate with site personnel to meet plant customer needs.
• Manage $3M–$15M in capital projects annually.
• Work with Site Controllers on project evaluation and economic analysis.
• Oversee Appropriation Requests and multiple investments across sites.
• Conduct periodic field reviews for contractor safety and NEC code compliance.
• Interface with plant engineers to provide proven engineering designs and QA/QC for installations.
• Prepare bid packages, RFQs, and work orders for construction.
• Forecast and manage capital expenditures monthly.
• Engage with resources across site teams and vendors to maximize efficiency.
• Participate in Quality Productivity meetings as project Engineering representative.
• Maintain documentation for drawings, specs, and programs.
• Support Strategic Planning, AOP, and Six Sigma initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

MBA

Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt)

PMP

Job description

AdvanSix seeks a Sr. Project Engineering Manager to drive capital projects across multiple sites, from concept through startup. You will lead scope development, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning while enforcing safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, MBA or similar, PMP preferred, and 12+ years in petro/chemical plant environments. Competitive rewards and benefits accompany this leadership opportunity.