Senior Project Manager

Ergon, Inc - Refining & Marketing; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) matching & profit sharing

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation, and sickleave

Job summary

Ergon Inc. in Flowood, MS seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead high‑value capital projects from concept through commissioning in our Energy & Specialty Solutions unit.

You will partner with operations, engineering, contractors and leadership to ensure safety, quality, budget, and schedule align with business goals. The role requires 7+ years of project management experience in engineering or refining environments, a relevant engineering degree, and strong leadership, communication

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Civil preferred) or 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 within 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initial concept through design, procurement, construction, startup and closeout.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, schedules, budgets and resources.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Establish project scopes, objectives and technical requirements and manage changes.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, mitigate, and report status to stakeholders.
• Manage procurement, contractor selection, contract administration and vendor performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory and company standards.
• Review designs, construction progress, commissioning, and project documentation for quality and readiness.
• Support business case development, capital authorization, and financial tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement in execution processes and cost effectiveness.
• Foster collaboration across functions and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in due diligence for acquisitions and expansions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Travel

Driver's license

Education

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

Job description

Ergon Inc. 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.

Why Ergon Inc.?

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquarters in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching & profit sharing
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., we live by our core values:

• Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions, and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.
• Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're experts; we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation, and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.
• Purposeful Growth: We believe employee and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has continually reinvested tremendously back into the business, not just growing for the sake of growing but growing carefully and strategically.
• Respectful Relationships: Together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance, and diversity of ideas and people. Our differences make us stronger. We're united by our shared values, constantly forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Senior Project Manager

Location: Flowood, MS