Senior Project Manager - Chemical/Recycling

R3 Lithium Inc.; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

R3 Lithium Inc. Covington, Georgia invites a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver multi-site capital projects in chemical manufacturing, with emphasis on safety, schedule, and budget.

You will drive strategic direction from concept through startup and coordinate with EPC/EPCM partners to ensure project success. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of PM experience in chemical or heavy industrial environments, with a strong track record of delivering projects >$100 million and deep knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in chemical manufacturing or related heavy industry.
• Proven track record of delivering capital projects >$100M.
• Experience leading projects across concept to startup lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple capital projects ranging from $5M to $100M+ in value.
• Develop execution strategies aligned with production requirements.
• Oversee FEED, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and handover.
• Coordinate internal teams and external EPC/EPCM contractors.
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare financial reports and manage capital budgeting.

Skills

Project leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

10-15 years of PM experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Chemical/Recycling

Senior Project Manager - Chemical/RecyclingR3 Lithium Inc. Covington, Georgia, United States

About this position

R3 Lithium operates North America's first commercial-scale lithium carbonate recovery facility, located in Covington, Georgia. Using a lithium-first extraction process, the company recovers, refines, and returns lithium carbonate from recycled black mass into the battery supply chain for energy storage systems, defense applications, and electric vehicles. Founded in 2026 and privately held, R3 Lithium is headquartered at 9176 Industrial Drive NE, Covington, Georgia. For more information, visit www.r3lithium.com .

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the leadership, planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent capital projects with a combined value exceeding $100 million. This role provides strategic direction and oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements.

The ideal candidate is a proven leader with extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, specialty chemical, refining, or industrial processing environments. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, engineering firms, contractors, operations leadership, and executive stakeholders to drive project excellence and achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple capital projects ranging from $5 million to over $100 million in total portfolio value.
• Develop project execution strategies aligned with business goals and production requirements.
• Establish project priorities, resource allocation plans, and portfolio governance processes.
• Monitor project performance through key metrics including cost, schedule, scope, quality, safety, and risk.
• Oversee all phases of project development, including:
• Front-End Engineering Design (FEED)
• Detailed engineering
• Procurement
• Construction
• Startup and handover
• Coordinate internal engineering teams and external EPC/EPCM contractors.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables, construction plans, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage project budgets exceeding $100 million.
• Maintain accurate capital forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining project objectives.
• Prepare financial reports and business cases for executive leadership.
• Manage project change control processes and capital authorization requests.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Champion a culture of safety and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental regulations, and corporate safety standards.
• Lead project risk assessments, HAZOP studies, PSSR activities, and contractor safety programs.
• Drive incident prevention and continuous improvement initiatives.

Stakeholder Leadership

• Serve as the primary liaison among operations, maintenance, engineering, procurement, contractors, and executive leadership.
• Present project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
• Build strong relationships with plant leadership and external partners.
• Facilitate effective communication across all project stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive risk management and mitigation plans.
• Identify and proactively address schedule, cost, technical, and operational risks.
• Lead contingency planning and recovery strategies when necessary.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, project controls specialists, construction managers, and contractors.
• Mentor junior project managers and engineering staff.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and execution excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10-15 years of Project Management experience in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, or heavy industrial environments.
• Proven track record managing capital projects and portfolios exceeding $100 million.
• Experience leading projects through the complete project lifecycle from concept through startup.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• HAZOP
• OSHA regulations
• Capital project management methodologies
• Experience managing EPC and EPCM contractors.
• Proficiency with project scheduling and cost-control software.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• MBA or advanced engineering degree.
• Experience with large-scale plant expansions, process improvements, debottlenecking, and greenfield/brownfield projects.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Leadership
• Capital Project Execution
• Construction Management
• Process Safety Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation & Contract Management
• Team Development
• Executive Communication

Performance Expectations

• Deliver projects safely with zero significant safety incidents.
• Maintain project portfolio performance within approved cost and schedule targets.
• Achieve successful project startup and operational readiness objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in project execution and capital efficiency.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the organization's long-term growth through successful capital project delivery.

Reporting Relationship: VP of Projects, or Plant Manager

Direct Reports: Project Engineers, Construction Managers, Project Controls Specialists, and Contracted Project Resources

Project Responsibility: Simultaneous management of multiple capital projects with a combined value exceeding $100 million+ .