Senior Project Manager, Chemicals & Refining

At Nexus Engineering Group, our Project Managers turn complex refining and chemicals scopes into delivered projects — on schedule, on budget, and safely. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll own execution of large, multi-discipline projects for our key Chemicals and Refining clients, leading the team and the client relationship from planning through commissioning, so clients receive the technical excellence Nexus is known for.

• Own the project plan, schedule, and budget, developed with the Project Director and stakeholders, and drive the multi-discipline scope to its objectives and timelines.
• Lead a diverse team of engineers, contractors, and subcontractors, coordinating closely with procurement and construction management.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risk before it becomes an issue.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, protecting and deepening the relationships Nexus has built.
• Enforce quality control and champion a strong safety culture across the team.
• Monitor and control the project budget, find cost savings that don’t compromise quality or safety, and report financials to the Project Director.
• Mentor team members and support their professional growth.
• Coordinate with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil/Structural preferred), Construction Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience on large-scale, multi-discipline chemicals or refining projects.
• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Strong technical expertise in chemicals and/or refining, with the ability to oversee complex multi-discipline scopes.
• Working knowledge of project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Exceptional leadership and team management, with a track record of leading successful project teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or equivalent.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.
• Construction and commissioning experience.

• Periodic travel for client and project site visits as required.
• Work performed in a combination of office and active project-site environments; field assignments may involve walking, stooping, kneeling, and climbing stairs and ladders.
• PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, steel-toed boots) provided and required on site.

Nexus Engineering Group, a distinguished independent full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) firm, provides comprehensive support to clients from concept through startup. With over a decade of demonstrated engineering and design success, Nexus stands out as the firm of choice for those valuing integrity and expertise.

At Nexus, you will be part of a talented and passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation. We foster a collaborative and engaging work environment, making it a place where you’ll enjoy contributing to impactful projects. Joining Nexus means aligning with a firm renowned for its creativity, dedication, and relentless focus on achieving client goals.

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Nexus Engineering Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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