Senior Project Manager - Refinery Capital Projects

In Demand Recruitment and Consulting Inc.; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Pension plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSAs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Capital Projects) for our refinery client in Martinez, California.

This role leads capital projects from concept through startup, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget compliance within a complex refinery setting. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors to drive successful project execution, manage stakeholders, and deliver high-value outcomes for

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within petroleum refining or a similar heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience leading capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience managing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Active TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from initiation through commissioning and startup.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and funding requests.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedules, quality standards, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Develop procurement and construction strategies, including long-lead equipment.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and overall project performance with regular status updates.
• Support construction activities by coordinating IFC drawings, RFIs, and field issue resolution.
• Oversee project closeout activities including MOC, PSSR, as-built documentation, and financial closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Risk management

Budgeting & cost control

Field support

Education

PE designation

Job description

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager (Capital Projects) for our refinery client in Martinez, California.

This role leads capital projects from concept through startup, ensuring safety, on-schedule delivery, and budget compliance within a complex refinery setting. You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors to drive successful project execution, manage stakeholders, and deliver high-value outcomes for