Asset Management Program Manager - Manufacturing & Specialty Chemicals

Job Title:

Asset Management Program Manager - Manufacturing & Specialty Chemicals

Location:

Chicago, IL / St. Louis, MO

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Job Description:

As an Asset Management Program Manager / Senior Project Manager within Orbital’s Asset Integrity business unit, you will lead multi-year, multi-site inspection and asset management programs for industrial clients, with an emphasis on Manufacturing & Specialty Chemicals. You will own program execution, client coordination, and continuous improvement while managing the scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety of assigned inspection projects and asset management activities. You will work alongside engineering teams to share inspection findings, coordinate interfaces, and support client planning.

The position is primarily remote-based, with a mix of in-office, periodic visits to client facilities, and occasional travel to support the program.

Essential Functions

Lead Inspection & Asset Management Programs

• • Develop and lead inspection and asset management programs for structural and other infrastructure assets across multiple facilities.
  • Serve as the primary client contact for assigned programs, aligning execution with asset lifecycle goals, risk tolerance, and operational priorities.
  • Guide inspection strategies, risk-based prioritization, and program improvements; provide asset condition information to support client- and engineering-led repair and capital planning.
  • Hire, supervise, and develop inspection and asset management staff; establish clear goals, provide guidance, and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.

Deliver Consistent Program Execution

• • Manage concurrent inspection projects and asset management activities, maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety.
  • Plan and coordinate inspectors, program staff, and inspection subcontractors; align inspection activities with engineering interfaces without directing engineering or design work.
  • Review inspection reports and program deliverables for completeness, consistency, and alignment with requirements; coordinate engineering technical reviews when needed.
  • Lead inspection quality reviews and program status meetings and contribute inspection findings and program context to engineering-led technical discussions.

Strengthen Quality & Continuous Improvement

• • Improve inspection procedures, reporting standards, and program workflows in collaboration with responsible technical teams; support engineering-defined inspection requirements without owning engineering or design standards.
  • Ensure assigned inspection and asset management activities follow Orbital’s Quality Management System (QMS) and applicable client, regulatory, and industry requirements.
  • Promote consistent, repeatable, and defensible inspection and asset condition data across facilities and programs.

Build Long-Term Client Partnerships

• • Develop and strengthen long-term client relationships.
  • Collaborate with Orbital leadership and Strategic Partners on program renewals, expansions, and new asset management opportunities.
  • Develop scopes, execution strategies, schedules, and cost estimates for inspection and asset management proposals; provide supporting program information for engineering-led proposals.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice .

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or a minimum of 10 years of directly relevant Asset Management or Project Management experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, preferably within a consulting engineering or asset integrity environment
• Experience supporting asset-intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing.
• A strong understanding of inspection planning, risk-based prioritization, asset lifecycle decision-making, and program governance.
• Proficiency with project management tools, project controls, and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, and management personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and collaborate in a consulting environment.
• Ability to commute to local client facilities and travel occasionally to support other Orbital offices or programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• TWIC card.
• Experience leading Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity (MI), or Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs.

Location Note:

This is an on-site and hybrid / remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.

Salary Range:

$93,000-157,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

Benefits:

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital: Powered by People, Driven by Solutions

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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