Senior Project Manager

ECI Group; Waggaman (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network is seeking an onsite Senior Project Manager in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area for a 12- to 24-month period from award.

The role leads capital project portfolios in petrochemical manufacturing facilities, coordinating engineering, construction, commissioning, and startup with strict safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering, project management, or related field.
• 10-20+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or multi-disciplinary project management.
• Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee portfolio of industrial capital projects, including construction, utility upgrades, and facility expansions.
• Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; report variances and status.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and manage resources.
• Support contract and procurement; negotiate rates, manage change orders.
• Ensure projects meet safety, design, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews.
• Engage with stakeholders; communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Prepare performance reports and financial models for leadership.

Job description

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a onsite Senior Project Manager. This an 12- 24-month duration from award based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area.

Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

About Our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager is a strategic project leader who ensures industrial capital assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also managing the portfolio to support long-term business objectives.

The Senior Project Manager combines the responsibilities of a capital projects manager with those of a portfolio manager, focusing on industrial assets, facilities, and infrastructure. This role oversees the lifecycle of major industrial projects while managing a portfolio of assets or initiatives to align with strategic goals.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Portfolio Oversight: Manage a portfolio of industrial capital projects, including construction, renovation, utility upgrades, and facility expansions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capital improvement plans. Provide oversight and coordination of $10-1000MM mid cap multi-disciplinary projects.
• Project Lifecycle Management: Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple phases and locations.
• Budget & Cost Control: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
• Scheduling & Planning: Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Contract & Procurement Support: Consultant selection, and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Data & Reporting: Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in either mechanical or chemical engineering, project management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.

Experience: 10 - 20 + years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction, or project management with multi-disciplines teams, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making

Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

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