Senior Engineering Project Manager

Hr Journals LLC; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hr Journals LLC is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead large-scale capital projects within its North American operations. This role owns full lifecycle of complex engineering projects, from conceptual design through execution and deployment across manufacturing sites.

The position requires strong technical depth, capital project management experience, and deep Process Safety Management knowledge in chemical manufacturing. Occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of hands-on experience managing capital projects in chemical facilities.
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at various stages.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Advanced technical and data analysis capabilities.
• Ability to learn and apply new chemistries and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams on capital projects over $30M.
• Own lifecycle from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Manage multiple projects across sites.
• Define SOWs, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Report milestones, risks, and performance.
• Lead PSM activities: HAZOP, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, SIS development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Data analysis

Technical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Engineering Project Manager

We are seeking 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

Additional Information

• Travel: Occasional

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available