Senior Project Leader, Major Energy Projects

CB&I; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 179,242 - 224,052; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

CB&I is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale energy infrastructure projects (>US$100MM) from the regional operations office. The role may be individual contributor or manager level, reporting to the Director of Operations, with cross‑functional collaboration across Construction, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, HSE, and Finance.

The PM will own project planning, forecasting, and client communications, travel to project sites as needed, and guide risk management and change

Qualifications

• 20+ years since first degree and 15+ years of relevant experience in Project Engineering, Construction Management or Project Controls.
• 10+ years Project Site Engineering or Construction Management role.
• Professional degree (Engineering or BS Preferred).
• Broad technical knowledge of construction methods and equipment, engineering processes, and fabrication capabilities.
• Familiarity with estimating, supply chain, project controls, and contract commercial management.
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracting and Negotiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of large projects (>US$100MM) or multiple complex projects with P&L accountability.
• Oversee budgeting, scheduling, vendor and contractor selection, and client communications.
• Direct formal forecasting and ensure timely project reports and lessons learned.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, scope, and performance standards.
• Travel to project locations for client meetings and site assessments.

Skills

Business presence

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

CB&I is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale energy infrastructure projects (>US$100MM) from the regional operations office. The role may be individual contributor or manager level, reporting to the Director of Operations, with cross‑functional collaboration across Construction, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, HSE, and Finance.

The PM will own project planning, forecasting, and client communications, travel to project sites as needed, and guide risk management and change