Senior Chemical Eng. PM | Hybrid, Global Projects

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Company car or travel allowance

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career growth and development

Exposure to international projects

Dynamic, collaborative work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Chemical Engineering Project Manager in Sandton, Gauteng. You will steer major capital projects from conception to readiness for operations, balancing design, procurement, construction, and commissioning with strict safety and quality controls.

In this hybrid role, collaborate across diverse teams on-site and remotely, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and continual process improvement. A strong engineering background and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required.
• Master's degree or MBA is advantageous.
• 7+ years of progressive project management experience in chemical/process industries.
• Proven track record leading large-scale capital projects from conception to completion.
• Familiarity with PMI/Prince2 project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of chemical processes, plant design, and EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, execution, and delivery of chemical engineering projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Oversee design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Ensure projects comply with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes to mitigate impacts.
• Liaise with stakeholders including senior management, clients, and contractors.
• Monitor progress, provide status reports, and manage project financials.
• Facilitate smooth handover of projects to operations and relevant departments.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management methodologies and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

PM Methodologies

Budgeting

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's or MBA advantageous

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Chemical Engineering Project Manager in Sandton, Gauteng. You will steer major capital projects from conception to readiness for operations, balancing design, procurement, construction, and commissioning with strict safety and quality controls.

In this hybrid role, collaborate across diverse teams on-site and remotely, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and continual process improvement. A strong engineering background and leadership are essential.