Senior Project Manager

Ecoservices; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Full benefit package

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive pay

Zusammenfassung

Ecovyst is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Houston to lead capital projects for Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Units from front-end definition through start-up and closeout. Projects range from $1.0MM to $25.0MM, with emphasis on process safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.

The role requires end-to-end accountability for safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality, leading cross-functional and contractor teams in an operating plant. Travel up to 25% is required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of capital project experience with 5+ years as a project manager in chemical/petrochemical/refining.
• Brownfield project delivery in operating plants, including outages or turnarounds.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM, MOC, and PSSR.
• Experience with stage-gate FEL development and AACE estimate classes.
• Strong cost and schedule control skills; proficient in MS Project or Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Experience managing contractors under lump-sum, unit-rate, or T&M contracts.
• Excellent written and oral communications; able to present to senior leadership.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work long hours during turnarounds/start-ups.
• Preferred: sulfuric acid, acid regeneration, boiler/steam systems, or corrosive-service experience.
• Preferred: SAP experience for purchasing, WBS cost tracking, and capital closeout.
• Preferred: knowledge of BMS/DCS/SIS projects and environmental compliance projects.

Aufgaben

• Lead capital projects through FEL 1–3 with business case, design basis, and funding packages.
• Develop and submit capital appropriation and MOC change requests.
• Build Level 3 cost estimates with engineering contractors and set contingencies.
• Run PDRI assessments and present gate packages to leadership.
• Own the project execution plan, contracting, procurement strategy, and long-lead equipment plan.
• Manage EPC, engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors and change orders.
• Create and maintain Level 3 critical-path schedules; coordinate outages with Ops.
• Track actuals, commitments, EAC, and report variances early.
• Drive process safety deliverables: PHA/HAZOP, MOC, relief/SIS design basis, PSSR.
• Ensure permits (air, water, boiler/pressure vessel) are identified and in place.
• Enforce site safety requirements for contractors (permits to work, LOTO, confined space).
• Lead constructability reviews, SIMOPS, mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up.
• Manage field work during construction and unit turnarounds.
• Close out projects with as-builts, turnover packages, and lessons learned.
• Coach and develop project engineers and junior PMs.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Budget control

Schedule control

Cross-functional leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

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Senior Project Manager

SALARY FT NON-EXEMPT Houston, TX, US

Backed by an over 130-year history, Ecovysthas evolved into a platform of leading sulfur solutionsunited by a shared commitment to reliability, innovation, and performance. We have carefully cultivated our reputation as a premier provider of virgin sulfuric acid, sulfuric acid regeneration services, and sulfuric acid derivatives. We provide specialty grade high-purity virgin sulfuric acid for a number of diverse and growing end uses. Among them are mining, particularly copper for electronics applications, production of electric vehicles and the ongoing expansion of data centers across the globe, and industrial applications including our customers’ production of nylon precursors, production of lead acid batteries for all types of vehicles, industrial and municipal water treatment, and refining and petrochemical processes.

• Ecoservicesprovides sulfuric acid regeneration, produces virgin sulfuric acid, and offers chemical waste handling and treatment services
• Calabrian produces high-value sulfur dioxide and derivative solutions, enabling us to serve a broader set of essential industries
• Chem32 sulfides and activates catalysts for refining and renewable fuel processes

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full benefit package
• 401k matching
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary:

The Eco-Services Houston site requires a Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects for its Sulfuric Acid Regeneration Units from front-end definition through start-up and closeout. Project total installed costs range from $1.0MM to $25.0MM with project drivers that include process safety, reliability, environmental compliance, increased efficiency, and strategic growth. The Senior Project Manager carries end-to-end accountability for safety, scope, cost, schedule, and quality, and leads cross-functional and contractor teams in an operating plant. The Senior Project Manager must develop and defend sound project alternatives, present stage-gate funding packages to capital leadership, and coach project engineers. The Senior Project Manager will serve as the project lead on PHA, MOC, and PSSR reviews.

What you will be doing:

• Lead capital projects through the FEL 1 to FEL 3 stage-gate process, including business case, alternatives selection, basis of design, and FEL 3 funding packages.
• Develop and submit capital project appropriation requests, supplemental funding requests, and MOCs for scope changes.
• Build AACE Class 3 and Class 2 cost estimates with engineering contractors, and set risk-based contingency.
• Run PDRI assessments and present gate packages to capital leadership.
• Own the project execution plan, contracting and procurement strategy, and long-lead equipment plan.
• Manage EPC, engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors, including scope, change orders, and claims.
• Build and maintain Level 3 critical-path schedules; coordinate tie-ins and outages with Operations and Turnaround Planning.
• Track actuals, commitments, estimate to complete, and forecast at completion monthly, and report variances early.
• Drive process safety deliverables: PHA/HAZOP participation, MOC, relief and SIS design basis, PSI updates, and PSSR.
• Ensure air, water, and boiler and pressure vessel permits are identified early and in place before construction or start-up.
• Enforce site safety requirements for contractors, including permits to work, LOTO, confined space, and hot work.
• Lead constructability reviews, SIMOPS planning, mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up.
• Manage projects in the field during construction, including during unit turnarounds.
• Close out projects with as-builts, turnover packages, and lessons learned.
• Coach and develop project engineers and junior project managers.

Qualifications:

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• Must have at least 10 years of capital project experience, including at least 5 years as a project manager in chemical, petrochemical, refining, or similar process industries.
• Must have proven delivery of brownfield projects in operating plants, including tie-ins during outages or turnarounds.
• Must have working knowledge of OSHA PSM (29 CFR 1910.119), MOC, and PSSR.
• Must have knowledge of applicable codes, including ASME B31.1/B31.3, ASME Section I/VIII, API, and NFPA.
• Must have experience with stage-gate (FEL) project development and AACE estimate classes.
• Must have strong cost and schedule control skills and proficiency in MS Project or Primavera P6 and Excel.
• Must have experience managing contractors under lump-sum, unit-rate, and T&M contracts.
• Must have excellent written and oral communications skills, including presentations to senior leadership.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% and work extended hours during turnarounds and start-ups.
• Prefer sulfuric acid, acid regeneration, boiler and steam system, or corrosive-service experience.
• Prefer SAP experience for purchasing, WBS cost tracking, and capital closeout.
• Prefer knowledge of BMS/DCS/SIS projects and environmental compliance projects.