Site Project Manager / Engineer

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Resources for professional growth

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV is seeking a Project Manager for their Pasadena site, responsible for leading capital investments and delivering high-impact projects in a complex chemical manufacturing environment. This role requires expertise in project controls and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and have a strong background in managing industrial projects. Albemarle offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Experience with leading capital projects in industrial environments is essential.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and cross-functional teams is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning.
• Ensure projects meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Define project scope and criteria with stakeholders.

Skills

Project control understanding

Leadership of cross-functional teams

Risk management experience

Process safety management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical)

Tools

SAP Project Systems

Job description

At Albemarle, we are transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. The Project Manager will lead capital investments at our Pasadena manufacturing site, owning and delivering high‑impact capital projects in a complex chemical manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects of varying size and complexity from concept development through commissioning.
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with engineering, operations, and site leadership.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Drive project performance, including cost forecasting, schedule management, and risk mitigation.
• Serve as the primary project leader, aligning cross‑functional teams and influencing stakeholders to drive decisions.
• Oversee engineering design, technical deliverables, and vendor performance to ensure quality execution.
• Manage contractors and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities.
• Lead bid package development, contractor selection, and contracting strategies.
• Manage scope changes through structured change management processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company project controls.
• Champion constructability, value improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost forecasting and schedule management.
• Experience with risk management processes (e.g., risk registers, HAZOP/PHA integration).
• Working knowledge of process safety management (PSM), MOC, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments.
• Background in front‑end loading (FEL) and stage‑gate project development.
• Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) or similar project management tools.
• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors.
• Ability to develop and evaluate project business cases.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Resources to support professional and personal growth

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