Senior Project Manager Scale Capital Projects & Process Safety Management

Job Summary

We are looking for a seasoned and results-oriented Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of large-scale capital projects across multiple industrial sites in North America. This role requires full ownership of the project life cycle—from conceptual design and planning through implementation and close-out—ensuring alignment with organizational goals, operational excellence, and safety standards. The ideal candidate will also bring strong expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and be capable of independently leading and conducting activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and the development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).

• Serve as the lead on large-scale capital projects, potentially across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Take full ownership of projects through all phases including concept development, cost estimating, planning, execution, and deployment.
• Align project outcomes with strategic objectives, managing scope, resources, risks, and schedules.
• Organize and lead cross-functional project team meetings and maintain clear communication with leadership.
• Drive feasibility studies, vendor selection, and proposal evaluation in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Define project deliverables such as the Statement of Work (SOW) and technical specifications for goods and services.
• Monitor and control multiple work streams, proactively managing conflicts, dependencies, and milestones.
• Conduct and lead Process Safety Management (PSM) activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Provide detailed project reporting including status updates, risks, issues, and deliverable tracking.
• Help establish and improve project management processes, templates, and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred).
• 15 plus years of progressive experience in Project Management, specifically in capital projects.
• Ability to lead & conduct Process Safety Management (PSM) activities such as HAZOPs, Risk Assessments, MOC, PSSR, LOPA, and development of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
• Ability to lead major large-scale capital projects, potentially across multiple sites, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality delivery.
• Ready to travel up to 50% of the time across multiple industrial sites in North America
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in complex environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in Process Safety Management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to quickly understand and adapt to new chemistries, processes, and technologies.