Vice President of the Chemical Vertical

Jedson Engineering; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Jedson Engineering seeks a Vice President of the Chemical Vertical to lead strategy, operations, client development, and financial performance for the sector. The role oversees business development, project execution, and talent development with a focus on scaling the chemical-industry practice.

Ideal candidates possess deep chemical processing expertise, EPC/EPCm leadership experience, and a proven track record of growing technical business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years in Chemical industry with EPC/EPCm delivery.
• Executive-level leadership of large projects or verticals.
• Proven revenue growth, client development, and P&L ownership.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process technologies and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-term strategic plan for Jedson’s Chemical vertical, including growth targets and offerings.
• Drive P&L performance and profitable growth across chemical-sector projects.
• Identify new markets, clients, and technology opportunities within the chemical industry.
• Build executive-level relationships with key chemical clients and oversee major EPCm/EPC pursuits.
• Represent Jedson at industry events and lead pursuit strategies; ensure project delivery excellence.
• Conduct executive reviews with PMs, GM, COO, and CFO to drive corrective actions and improvements.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L ownership

Client development

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Vice President of the Chemical Vertical will serve as the executive leader driving strategy, operations, client development, and financial performance for Jedson’s Chemical sector. This role oversees all business development initiatives, project execution excellence, talent development, and alignment with corporate goals. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in chemical processing industries, strong EPC/EPCm leadership experience, and a proven track record of building and scaling technical business units.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Develop and execute the long-term strategic plan for Jedson’s Chemical vertical, including growth targets, market positioning, and service offerings.
• Drive P&L performance, ensuring profitable growth across all chemical-sector projects.
• Identify and capture new markets, clients, and technology opportunities within the chemical industry.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key chemical industry clients.
• Lead pursuit strategies for major EPCm/EPC opportunities and oversee proposal development.
• Represent Jedson at industry events, conferences, and professional associations.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee project delivery and ensure technical quality, safety, schedule adherence, and financial performance.
• Partner with Project Directors and discipline leadership to ensure execution best practices.
• Support implementation of work processes, project controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct executive-level project reviews with PMs, GM, COO, and CFO, evaluating project performance and initiating corrective actions when needed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery processes, tools, and standards across the vertical.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide visible, engaged leadership for project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Lead, mentor, and grow the Chemical vertical’s project teams, discipline leaders, and emerging talent.
• Collaborate with HR and executive leadership to support recruiting, succession planning, and workforce development.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in the Chemical industry, including EPC/EPCm project delivery.
• Proven executive-level leadership experience managing large projects, business units, or verticals.
• Demonstrated success in client development, revenue growth, and P&L ownership.
• Strong understanding of chemical process technologies, regulatory environments, and industrial safety standards.
• Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and strategic decision-making skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working within a consulting/EPCm organization.
• Strong network of relationships across petrochemical, specialty chemical, or industrial chemical markets.
• Prior leadership of multi-discipline engineering teams.