Senior Project Manager

Ecovyst Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full benefit package

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Ecovyst Inc. 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.

You will guide cross-functional and contractor teams in a live plant, driving safety, cost, and schedule performance. You will develop sound project alternatives, defend stage-gate funding, and coach engineers while ensuring regulatory compliance and successful turnarounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
• 10+ years of capital project experience with 5+ years as a project manager in chemical or related industries.
• Proven delivery of brownfield projects in operating plants and outages/turnarounds.
• Knowledge of OSHA PSM, MOC, and PSSR processes and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects through FEL 1 to FEL 3 stage-gate process with business case development.
• Develop and submit capital appropriation and funding requests; manage scope changes.
• Build cost estimates with engineering contractors and set contingencies.
• Run PDRI and present gate packages to capital leadership.
• Own the project execution plan, contracting strategy, and long-lead equipment plans.
• Manage EPC, engineering, fabrication, and construction contractors and change orders.
• Maintain Level 3 schedules and coordinate outages with Operations.
• Track actuals, commitments, ETC, and EAC; report variances early.
• Drive safety deliverables: PHA/HAZOP, MOC, relief/SIS basis, PSSR.
• Ensure permits are in place before construction; enforce site safety rules.
• Lead constructability reviews, SIMOPS, commissioning, and start-up.
• Coach engineers and junior PMs; close out projects with as-builts and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cost control

Scheduling

Education

B.S. Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Eco Houston TX SALARY FT NON-EXEMPT Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1468

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.