Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY SUMMARY: A leading Mechanical Maintenance, Turnaround, Capex services to the refining and petrochemical industry

POSITION TITLE: Senior Project Manager

COMPENSATION: Competitive DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA

SUMMARY: Looking for a proven Senior Project Manager who combines strong technical and $20M+ capital project experience with leadership, professionalism, subcontractor management, and the ability to effectively represent the company with clients and senior leadership.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead $20M+ industrial capital projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and overall execution.
• Direct project teams, field personnel, engineers, and key stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee subcontractors throughout all phases of project execution.
• Serve as a key client contact, maintaining strong relationships and communication.
• Monitor project performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.
• Identify project risks and resolve cost, schedule, and execution challenges proactively.
• Coordinate effectively with field operations and corporate leadership.
• Oversee change orders, cost controls, forecasting, and contract compliance.
• Lead project closeout while ensuring client expectations and contractual requirements are successfully met.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial construction
• Strong $20M+ capital project experience NOT primarily turnarounds
• Experience with power, gas turbines, power plants, energy, oil & gas, or petrochemical
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects, budgets, schedules, teams, and overall project execution
• Experience engaging, managing, and overseeing subcontractors throughout project execution
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage key client relationships
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities
• Ideally, long-term tenure and demonstrated career progression with a reputable competing contractor
• Educated, polished, and professional to represent the company well
• Strong industry reputation and professional presence
• Ability to work effectively with both field and corporate leadership
• Proven ability to identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations

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