Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager with refinery experience or similar to join our team. In this full-time position you will work out of our Eichleay office in Ferndale, WA. As a member of our team, you will work in a schedule-driven, collaborative environment, working closely with our client and reporting to the Program Manager. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for projects ranging from small to mid-size capital engineering & procurement projects.

Project scope may include fabrication and construction management. You will be responsible for the projects from proposal development through close out, establishing and executing projects that comply with the contract terms, and ensuring the safety, value, quality, timeliness of the project delivery.

Compensation: $135, anticipated annual salary
* estimated salary may vary based on experience and location*

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, in local Ferndale, WA office Tuesday - Thursday

Move Forward with Eichleay
Eichleay is a dynamic organization with over 150 years of experience in delivering project management and engineering solutions across various industries, including energy and chemicals, power generation, life sciences, mining, and food and beverage. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and building long-lasting relationships with our clients.

• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance with zero harm and zero incidents.
• Lead and manage small to mid-size capital engineering & procurement projects (up to $60M TIC) from proposal through closeout, including fabrication and construction management.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams; foster positive client engagement and clear decision-making.
• Prepare engineering project proposals for new projects or the next phase of a project.
• Lead meetings with clients, contractors, and internal staff.
• Review and approve client invoices prior to submittal.
• Prepare written communications and reports.
• Manage and control the project’s cost and schedule by ensuring that effective project controls are in place including the change management system.
• Forecast resource needs on projects, using Eichleay internal systems.
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities and continuous improvements.
• Capture and apply lessons learned throughout project lifecycle.
• Frequent travel to nearby sites as required.

• A minimum of five (5) years related experience with a minimum of three (3) years of project management experience.
• Accredited four-year Bachelor's degree in engineering or another technical field from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience working on petroleum refining projects.
• Strong leadership, delegation, and organizational skills; ability to manage remote/overseas teams.
• Understanding of the phase-gate work process for project funding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-effective manner
• Command of essential project controls functions, including scheduling, planning, forecasting, estimating, and cost management.
• Successfully demonstrated experience conducting and coordinating all technical and management aspects of projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and awareness of details to be able to recognize when technical problems are developing and implement effective solutions.
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be badged for a process safety management governed facility which requires in depth drug screening.

• Knowledge of local permitting requirements
• Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity, and sound judgement

• RSO Safety Training and current card or ability to obtain.
• Client Safety Training and current badge or ability to obtain.
• TWIC Certification and current card or ability to obtain.
• Background screening including previous employment, education, criminal history, and driving record verification.
• Participation in random drug and alcohol programs.

• The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing duties of this job, you would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear (this includes being able to hear and talk on site based communication equipment), distinguish between various colors, be able to hear safety tones/notifications, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, tools, temperature or controls.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Overtime may be necessary as workload dictates.…