Site Project Manager

Albemarle Corporation; Pasadena (TX); Hybrid; AUD 168,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse resources for professional and

personal growth

Job summary

Albemarle is seeking a Site Project Manager for our Corporate Engineering team to lead CAPEX manufacturing projects up to $2.5MM from concept through start-up. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive safety leadership, manage resources, and deliver compliant technical documentation across the project lifecycle.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years in chemical/petrochemical engineering, and strong SAP experience. An advanced degree or PMP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work/military experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in chemical/petrochemical industries, including at least 5 years in project engineering/management.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost structures, and contracting strategies.
• Experience with SAP project module and related transactions.
• Ability to evaluate engineering and construction deliverables and drive project alignment across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage CAPEX manufacturing projects up to $2.5MM from concept through start-up, ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and operability goals.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and deliverables, and secure alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain quality and timeliness of safety activities and ensure strong safety leadership and visible field presence.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including engineering, procurement, and construction services, to successfully deliver projects.
• Lead development, review, and execution of technical documentation, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards.
• Manage project controls, including cost forecasting, change management, and schedule performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Corporate Engineering to enhance project delivery and efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Job Description

Site Project Manager

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Albemarle is hiring for a Project Engineer/Manager - Corporate Engineering in Pasadena, TX. This position will be in-office.

What you will do

• Lead and manage CAPEX manufacturing projects up to $2.5MM from concept through start-up, ensuring alignment with safety, cost, schedule, and operability goals
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, priorities, and deliverables, and secure alignment throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain quality and timeliness of safety activities and ensure strong safety leadership and visible field presence
• Coordinate internal and external resources, including engineering, procurement, and construction services, to successfully deliver projects
• Lead development, review, and execution of technical documentation, ensuring compliance with company procedures and standards
• Manage project controls, including cost forecasting, change management, and schedule performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Corporate Engineering to enhance project delivery and efficiency

What you bring

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work/military experience
• Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in the chemical or petrochemical industry, including at least 5 years in project engineering/management
• Strong knowledge of project controls, cost structures, and contracting strategies
• Experience with SAP project module and related transactions
• Ability to evaluate engineering and construction deliverables and drive project alignment across stakeholders

It'd be great if you also have:

• Advanced engineering degree or professional certifications (e.g., PMP)
• Additional experience managing EPC projects or leveraging external service providers
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of constructability reviews, productivity measurement, and construction planning
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering complex projects
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits of joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Be an essential element to a brighter future.

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Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.