Senior Capital Projects Manager, Chemical Plants

Nutrien; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for capital projects in our chemical/industrial operations. You will lead safety-conscious options analysis, FEED, and development, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and external engineering teams from concept through startup.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in chemical plant or refinery environments, a relevant engineering degree, PMP preferred, and experience with stage-gated project management and regulatory codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering.
• PMP certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a chemical plant, refinery, power generation facility, or similar industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects safely from options analysis through field execution.
• Develop preliminary project scope and capital class estimates; engage stakeholders.
• Prepare/direct creation of documents and deliverables for gated project development, FEED & progressive funding.
• Coordinate project activities between Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental onsite departments and SMEs.
• Manage project schedule creation and monitor impacts to cost, risk, and completion.
• Prepare scope of work, bid documents, and coordinate with Procurement to manage contracts.
• Develop purchase requisitions for major equipment and large material purchases.
• Act as project lead between Nutrien and 3rd party engineering firms; ensure design meets codes.
• Participate in capital planning to optimize project capital.
• Supervise supplemental contractor labor and field execution for small/low complexity projects.
• Serve as first point of contact for ongoing construction activities.

Skills

PMP certification

Regulatory knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Stage gated project management software

Job description

Nutrien is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for capital projects in our chemical/industrial operations. You will lead safety-conscious options analysis, FEED, and development, coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and external engineering teams from concept through startup.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in chemical plant or refinery environments, a relevant engineering degree, PMP preferred, and experience with stage-gated project management and regulatory codes.