Senior Engineering Project Manager

Hr Journals; Bay Point (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Journals is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to spearhead large-scale capital projects within North American operations. This pivotal role covers the full project lifecycle, from conceptual design through execution and deployment across manufacturing sites.

The ideal candidate possesses 15–20 years of experience in managing capital projects in chemical manufacturing facilities, along with a strong technical background and leadership skills. This role offers the chance to work on significant projects exceeding $30M in value.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of hands-on experience managing capital projects in chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at various execution stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver major capital projects exceeding $30M.
• Own full project lifecycle from conceptual design to execution and commissioning.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across manufacturing sites.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Technical expertise in engineering

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Engineering Project Manager

We areseeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects within its North American operations. This role is responsible for full lifecycle ownership of complex engineering projects, including conceptual design, execution, and deployment across one or multiple manufacturing sites.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring strong technical expertise, capital project management experience, and deep knowledge of process safety in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver major capital projects exceeding $30M in value
• Own full project lifecycle from conceptual design, estimating, and detailed planning through execution and commissioning
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, potentially across multiple manufacturing sites
• Ensure project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables align with strategic business objectives
• Chair project team meetings and coordinate internal and external resources
• Lead feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, proposal reviews, and contractor selection
• Define Statements of Work (SOW), technical specifications, and implementation plans
• Monitor and control workstreams to resolve risks, dependencies, conflicts, and critical path issues
• Provide clear and consistent reporting on project milestones, risks, and performance
• Lead and participate in Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including:
  • HAZOPs
  • Management of Change (MOC)
  • Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
  • Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  • Risk assessments and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• 15–20 years of hands‑on experience managing capital projects in chemical manufacturing facilities
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at various execution stages

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

Advanced technical and data analysis capabilities

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new chemistries and manufacturing processes