Project Manager, Chemicals & Refining

Job description

At Nexus Engineering Group, our Project Managers turn complex refining and chemicals scopes into delivered projects — on schedule, on budget, and safely. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll own execution of large, multi-discipline projects for our key Chemicals and Refining clients, leading the team and the client relationship from planning through commissioning, so clients receive the technical excellence Nexus is known for. ### What You'll Do - Own the project plan, schedule, and budget, developed with the Project Director and stakeholders, and drive the multi-discipline scope to its objectives and timelines. - Lead a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, coordinating closely with procurement and construction management. - Identify, manage, and mitigate project risk before it becomes an issue. - Act as the primary point of contact for the client, protecting and deepening the relationships Nexus has built. - Enforce quality control and champion a strong safety culture across the team. - Monitor and control the project budget, find cost savings that don’t compromise quality or safety, and report financials to the Project Director. - Mentor team members and support their professional growth. - Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards. ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural preferred), Construction Management, or a related field. - 10+ years of project management experience on large-scale, multi-discipline chemicals or refining projects. - In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices. - Strong technical expertise in chemicals and/or refining, with the ability to oversee complex multi-discipline scopes. - Working knowledge of project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6. - Exceptional leadership and team management, with a track record of leading successful project teams. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. ### Preferred Qualifications - Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent. - PMP or equivalent project management certification. - Construction and commissioning experience. ### Working Conditions - Periodic travel for client and project site visits as required. - Work performed in a combination of office and active project-site environments; field assignments may involve walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs and ladders. - PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, steel-toed boots) provided and required on site.