Sr Project Manager, AMER

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Specialty Chemicals US LLC is seeking a Sr Project Manager, AMER, to lead capital projects across our Houston operations. You will oversee projects from initial concept through commissioning, coordinating with plant leadership, engineering, operations, and procurement to ensure safety, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.

The role emphasizes CAPEX budgeting, cost control, contractor management, and regular status reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of project management, engineering, or capital project experience in chemical manufacturing or similar environment.
• PMP certification or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAPEX projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Prepare justifications and documentation for CAPEX approval.
• Oversee RFPs for engineering services, contractors, and equipment suppliers; manage bids and supplier selection.
• Track spending and provide forecasts; identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate activities to minimize disruption to plant operations and ensure proper project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & cost control

Stakeholder communication

Risk assessment

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Project Management

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

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Sr Project Manager, AMER

Full Time Houston Office, Houston, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1002

Salary Range: $150,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing capital projects across Sterling Specialty Chemicals' manufacturing operations. This position will manage projects from initial concept and capital approval through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

The Project Manager will work closely with plant leadership, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, HSEQ, Finance, Procurement, contractors, and equipment suppliers to ensure capital projects are completed safely, on schedule, within approved budgets, and in accordance with Sterling's engineering and operational requirements.

The role will have significant responsibility for managing the Company's capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects, including project development, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, contractor management, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities Capital Project Management

• Manage assigned CAPEX projects from concept and scope development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and execution plans.
• Prepare project justification and supporting documentation for capital expenditure approval.
• Manage RFP initiatives for engineering services, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers. Oversee all phases of the sourcing process, including requirements definition, proposal development, vendor engagement, bid evaluation, commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and contract award to ensure optimal business outcomes.
• Track project spending against approved CAPEX budgets and provide regular forecasts and project status updates.
• Identify potential cost overruns, schedule delays, scope changes, and other project risks and develop appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate project activities while minimizing disruption to plant operations.
• Ensure projects are properly documented and financially closed upon completion.

Engineering & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate engineering activities with internal resources, engineering firms, equipment manufacturers, and other technical partners.
• Review drawings, specifications, equipment requirements, vendor proposals, and other technical documentation.
• Support equipment selection and ensure equipment and systems meet operational, reliability, safety, and performance requirements.
• Coordinate installation, startup, commissioning, and turnover of new or modified equipment to plant Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Ensure project documentation, drawings, equipment records, and other technical information are updated following project completion.
• Develop scopes of work and support the bidding and selection of contractors, engineering firms, equipment suppliers, and other vendors.
• Coordinate contractor activities and monitor performance, schedule, quality, safety and costs.
• Review contractor proposals, invoices, change orders, and project-related expenditures.
• Ensure contractors comply with Sterling's safety, site, and operational requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Company HSEQ standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with HSEQ, Operations, and Engineering to identify and address project-related safety and environmental risks.
• Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) for project during design, installations and revalidations using methodologies like HAZOP and LOPA.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC), process safety reviews, pre-startup safety reviews, and other applicable project risk assessments.
• Promote safe work practices among employees, contractors, and vendors throughout project execution.
• Maintain accurate project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, and cash-flow projections.
• Partner with Finance to ensure capital expenditures are properly tracked, reported, and capitalized.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership regarding budget, schedule, progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Evaluate project changes and ensure significant scope or budget changes receive appropriate approval.
• Support annual and long-range capital planning activities, including development and prioritization of proposed capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years of project management, engineering, or capital project experience within chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, specialty chemicals, industrial manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing CAPEX projects from development through commissioning and closeout.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contractors, vendors, and engineering resources.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment, construction practices, and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with process safety, Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) and plant safety requirements preferred.
• PMP certification or similar project management certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong project planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Strong understanding of capital budgeting and project cost control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different manufacturing locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with plant employees, technical professionals, contractors, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Strong negotiation and vendor-management skills.
• Ability to balance project objectives with plant production and operational requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project scheduling/tracking tools.
• Ability to travel to Sterling manufacturing locations as project needs require.