Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Croda is a FTSE
100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever‑growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Project Manager to join our Engineering team.

Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.

• Management of the Capital Project Department including direct supervision of 4-6 Project Managers / Engineers, Document Administrator, 2-3 Construction Management Staff, and a Purchasing Administrator.
• Interface with multiple departments within the organization to develop project requirements and stakeholder needs.
• Develop initial scopes and early‑stage estimates by obtaining quotes.
• Manage multiple 3rd party engineers and contractors to progress projects through the entire life cycle. Starting with a typical FEL stage gate process, and progressing through detailed design, field construction and commissioning.
• Familiarity with project management practices
• Requests for proposals, bid scopes and bid breakouts, estimating guidelines, project execution plans, scopes of work, deliverable lists, schedule development and management. Cost and schedule performance index tracking.
• General technical knowledge of processing plant components and systems, including:
  Piping codes / Valve selection / Automated valve operation / Pump operation and selection / Fluid flow and dynamics / Instrumentation types and selection /PLC and DCS basic knowledge / Electrical area classification / Batch plant processing
• Knowledge of operating plant safety, OSHA guidelines and PSM.
• Familiarity and former participation in OSHA Hazop reviews (Hazard Studies).
• Knowledge of construction safety practices.
• General knowledge of construction practices. Ability to interface with foreman, and contractor management to discuss change orders, bid documents, and safety.
• Regularly provide project updates and reports to management.
• Manage or execute small capital projects depending on workload and the given project portfolio.
• Managing Projects including:
  Large piping projects involving PSM regulated chemicals. Installation or modification of chemical processing units, involving all engineering disciplines. Environmental control projects involving scrubbers, condensers, and flares. Large infrastructure installation and renovation projects including boilers, buildings, fire water, nitrogen, and steam.

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• BS degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 8-10 years of project engineering or project management experience required
• Experience managing the entire project lifecycle from $1-20M. Being involved as a project manager and not solely as a discipline lead.
• Prior people management experience.
• Prior commissioning experience.
• Experience with in a large chemical or refining plant.
• PMP certification or former certification a plus.
• PE in Chemical, Mechanical, or Controls Systems Engineering a plus.
• Chemical or petrochemical industry preferred.

Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available immediately.
• Generous PTO
• 401K Match
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Company paid and voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid Holidays

And more!

This position is based at our New Castle, Delaware site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email

Croda recognizes employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

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