Sr. Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Manager role is ideal for someone who thrives in plant environments, enjoys solving operational challenges firsthand and can confidently manage projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from planning through implementation and closeout
• Manage project schedules, budgets and execution activities across multiple facilities
• Oversee approximately six active projects at a time
• Support roughly $3M in annual capital spending initiatives
• Partner directly with operations, maintenance and process engineering teams
• Ensure projects meet safety and environmental compliance standards
• Coordinate contractors, construction activities and plant resources
• Travel to manufacturing facilities to oversee implementation and project execution
• Provide project updates, reporting and stakeholder communication

Requirements

• 5+ years of capital project management experience within manufacturing environments
• 10–15 years of overall engineering experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong plant-floor experience working alongside operations and maintenance teams
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules and multiple projects simultaneously
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering highly preferred
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience within chemical manufacturing, refining, distilleries or food and beverage environments preferred
• Ability to travel 25–50% as project demands require
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• PMP Certification
• Experience in Chemical Manufacturing, Refining, Distilling, or Food & Beverage Industries
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Skills

• Capital Project Management
• Project Scheduling and Budgeting
• Plant Floor Experience
• Communication and Relationship Building

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO

Pay

$140K – $150K

Schedule

Remote with 25–50% plant travel