Sr. Project Manager

Location: Waterford

Project Manager - Capital Projects (Waterford, NY)

Location:

Waterford, NY

Schedule:

Primarily On‑Site (Plant Environment)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Step into a high‑impact role where your work directly shapes the future of a large, complex chemical processing facility. We're looking for a Project Manager - Capital Projects who thrives on transforming technical challenges into real-world solutions. If you're motivated by hands-on engineering environments, energized by cross-functional teamwork, and driven to deliver safe, reliable, cost-effective capital projects - this is the role for you.

Here, your ideas won't sit on a shelf. You'll see them built, commissioned, and operating in the plant.

What You'll Do

As a Project Manager, you'll lead capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring strong alignment with operations, engineering, and EHS teams across the site. Your work will support plant reliability, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance.

You will:

* Lead engineering-driven capital projects using industry best practices for chemical plant operations

* Develop clear, actionable scopes by partnering with production, EHS, maintenance, and external engineering firms

* Manage day-to-day project activities: planning, scheduling, design reviews, procurement, and construction oversight

* Drive strict adherence to safety requirements across all project phases

* Provide regular, insightful updates to Site Leadership using data-driven project metrics

* Foster strong communication across cross-functional teams

* Build and manage budgets, track progress, and forecast financial needs

* Oversee contractors on-site, ensuring documentation, safety compliance, and high-quality execution

* Conduct field audits and approve scope changes to maintain schedule and construction readiness

* Uphold rigorous standards of safety and compliance with federal and state regulations

* Take on additional assignments as directed by the Capital Investment Manager

What You Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

* 6+ years of technical or engineering experience

* Proven success leading projects through the full lifecycle: scope development, design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning

* Strong decision-making abilities, even with limited data

* Experience managing contractors and promoting continuous improvement

* Strong EHS mindset and comfort working with both contractors and union personnel

* Exceptional collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

* Familiarity with stage-gate workflows and frameworks (PMI, CII)

* Working knowledge of PSM (Process Safety Management)

* Experience in chemical processing, refining, or oil & gas

* SAP experience in project, maintenance, or purchasing modules

Work Environment

This position is primarily on-site at a large chemical processing facility in Waterford, NY, with more than 90% of time spent in the plant. The environment includes both operational and construction activity and operates within a union setting.

A standard 40-hour work week provides a strong work-life balance - ideal for candidates coming from construction or GC environments who want stability without losing hands-on, technical project work.

Occasional remote work may be approved.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waterford, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave…