Site Project Manager

This is an onsite, 12–24-month assignment based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area. US Citizenship or Permanent US Residency is required.

About Our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

About the Role

The Site Project Manager is a strategic project leader who ensures industrial capital assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also managing the portfolio to support long-term business objectives. This role combines the responsibilities of a capital projects manager with those of a portfolio manager, focusing on industrial assets, facilities, and infrastructure. The Site Project Manager oversees the lifecycle of major industrial projects while managing a portfolio of assets or initiatives to align with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of industrial capital projects, including construction, renovation, utility upgrades, and facility expansions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capital improvement plans.
• Provide oversight and coordination of $10–1000MM mid-cap, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple phases and locations.
• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
• Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
• Support consultant selection, subcontractor management, negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
• Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
• 10–20+ years of experience in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
• Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Full-time, exempt FLSA status.
• Experience overseeing $10–1000MM mid-size projects across all disciplines.