Capital Project Manager

About the role

HF Sinclair in Anacortes, Washington is seeking a Capital Project Manager to manage a portfolio of refinery capital projects. Each project typically exceeds $5 million in installed cost. The manager is accountable for scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, change management, safety, environmental oversight, and all other tasks needed to achieve project goals safely, profitably, timely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage a large portfolio of multidiscipline, complex, high‑impact projects, ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and quality performance.
• Apply project management and engineering skills throughout the phase‑gate process for assigned projects.
• Interact with project team members and key refinery/corporate stakeholders.
• Oversee engineering contractors, project deliverables, and field activities.
• Provide discipline‑specific engineering assistance and development support to colleagues.
• Develop project scopes, justifications, budgets, and funding requests for approval.
• Prepare ROM cost estimates for early‑phase feasibility studies and idea submissions.
• Perform economic analyses and contribute to ROI reports for capital upgrades.
• Prepare and review project execution plans, technical specifications, contract documents, estimates, and gate documentation to meet HF Sinclair standards.
• Coordinate technical reviews for new, existing, and revamped equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with HF Sinclair engineering practices and industry standards (API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.).
• Initiate and manage change reviews to ensure safety, operability, and maintainability.
• Specify and procure equipment, material, and services; support procurement in proposal review and supplier selection.
• Track schedule and costs, providing regular status reports and forecasts.
• Assist other project managers with estimates, designs, construction packages, and quality‑assurance support during construction.
• Support construction and commissioning through field walks, RFI responses, and installation approvals.
• Facilitate pre‑startup safety reviews and provide start‑up assistance for existing and new equipment.
• Perform special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Experience

• Minimum of ten years of progressive work experience in project management.
• Preferred: Professional Engineer registration and experience in the refinery or petrochemical industry.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Required Skills

• Technical expertise in the relevant engineering specialty.
• Ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and apply knowledge analytically.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft products, common project‑management tools, and basic engineering concepts; experience with engineering software.
• Familiarity with discipline‑specific standards and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced reading and writing ability, and proficiency in advanced mathematical calculations.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

May be responsible for supervising personnel as well as contractors.

Work Conditions

Office and plant based with up to 20 % travel by land and air. Work occurs in petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant, and outdoor environments, including exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet or oil‑contaminated conditions, confined spaces, and varying temperatures, weather, and road conditions.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, make visual inspections, perform precise hand and finger movements, lift or carry up to 50 lb, climb up to 200 ft, perceive color differences, wear required personal protective equipment (including respirator in emergencies; beards not permitted), and operate company vehicles with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. May also need to twist, stoop, crouch, kneel, reach, or grasp.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

Company Culture

HF Sinclair’s “One HF Sinclair” culture is built on five core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion. These values guide decisions, shape behaviors, and connect employees across the organization, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where diversity of experience, viewpoint, and background is encouraged.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, HF Sinclair is an independent energy company producing and marketing high‑value light products such as gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, renewable diesel, and specialty products. The company operates refineries in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington, and Utah, supplying fuel to over 1,500 branded stations and licensing the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations. Subsidiaries produce base oils and specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada, and the Netherlands, exporting to over 80 countries. HF Sinclair also provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage, and throughput services.