Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a onsite Senior Project Manager .  This an 12- 24-month duration from award based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area.    Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position. 

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

Position Summary
The Senior 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.The Senior Project Manager combines the responsibilities of a capital projects manager with those of a portfolio manager, focusing on industrial assets, facilities, and infrastructure. This role oversees the lifecycle of major industrial projects while managing a portfolio of assets or initiatives to align with strategic goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Portfolio Oversight :
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.
Project Lifecycle Management : Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple phases and locations.
Budget & Cost Control : Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
Scheduling & Planning : Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
Contract & Procurement Support : Consultant selection, and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
Quality & Compliance : Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
Stakeholder Engagement : Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
Data & Reporting : Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.

  Skills & Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s degree in either mechanical or chemical engineering, project management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
Experience : 10 - 20 + years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction, or project management with multi-disciplines teams, with experience in manufacturing and utilities. 
Technical Skills : Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making
Soft Skills : Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

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