Senior Project Manager

Ergon Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergon Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning in the Energy & Specialty Solutions unit.

You will partner with operations, engineering, contractors, and leadership to deliver safe, on‑budget projects on schedule and aligned with business goals. Responsibilities include creating execution plans, managing scope, schedule and cost, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, reviewing designs, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience in industrial settings.
• Experience managing multiple capital projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initial concept through design, procurement, construction, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource needs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors.
• Establish project scopes and technical requirements while managing changes via a formal process.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, implement mitigations, and report to stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement activities, contractor selection, contract administration, and vendor performance.
• Ensure safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards are met; promote a strong safety culture.
• Review engineering designs and project documentation to ensure quality and readiness for operations.
• Support business-case development, capital authorization, and financial tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and cost effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration across functions and mentor junior team members.
• Contribute to due diligence for acquisitions and expansion evaluations.

Skills

Strategic project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting & scheduling

Risk management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Ergon is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful planning, execution, and delivery of capital projects in our Energy & Specialty Solutions Business Unit. This role is responsible for managing projects from concept through commissioning while ensuring alignment with safety, quality, budget, schedule, and business objectives. The Senior Project Manager serves as a trusted partner to operations, engineering, contractors, and business leaders to deliver projects that strengthen Ergon's long‑term success and uphold our values of Respectful Relationships, Empowered Service, Purposeful Growth, and Selfless Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initial concept through design, procurement, construction, startup, and closeout.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors, to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish project scopes, objectives, and technical requirements while managing changes through a structured change management process.
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Manage procurement activities, contractor selection, contract administration, and vendor performance.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable safety, environmental, regulatory, and company standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Review engineering designs, construction progress, commissioning activities, and project documentation to ensure quality and operational readiness.
• Support business case development, capital authorization requests, and project financial tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve project execution processes, cost effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Foster collaborative relationships across business functions while delivering exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior project managers and project team members as appropriate.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and greenfield or expansion project evaluations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil Engineering preferred) or a closely related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible project management experience in engineering, manufacturing, industrial, refining, chemical processing, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple capital projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, construction practices, project controls, procurement, and contractor management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to support project execution.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience within refining, specialty chemicals, asphalt, terminal operations, or industrial manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading cross‑functional project teams across multiple business units.
• Strong understanding of process safety management (PSM), regulatory compliance, and industrial construction practices.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions due diligence, facility expansions, or strategic capital investment initiatives.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, solve complex problems, and successfully manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.