Chemical Engineering Project Manager

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As a Chemical Engineering Project Manager you will be responsible for;

• Planning, executing, and finalizing construction/commissioning of Class I Division I projects according to deadline and budget.
• Defining, supporting, and executing the project's objectives, and overseeing quality control of the project
• Responsible for the cost, schedule, and optimization of craft labor, contractor cost, on-site labor, and other construction/commissioning expenses as well as maintaining a look-ahead schedule for labor and equipment. 
• Interacting closely with Engineering, Project Management, and Project Controls on progress and updates throughout the project.
• Ensure the applicable design document for civil, mechanical, piping, and instrumentation commodities is provided to direct craft personnel to complete work, and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• If any design, either physical or software, changes are approved and made, ensure that redline markups are sent back to the appropriate Engineers for inclusion in the final design package.
• Ensuring core processes and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility.
• Providing leadership for environmental, safety, health, injury/accident, and fire prevention on the project. Will have to have a strong presence at job sites as needed or required. 
• Will be responsible for regular safety meetings to include contractor safety orientation; weekly on-site safety inspections; accident/incident investigations; general, site-specific, safety training; development of safety toolbox talks and pre-task plans.
• Reviewing and approving major equipment mobilization and demobilization.
• Responsible for implementing corporate project policies, procedures, and instructions within assigned work activities or applicable project-specific policies and procedures.
• Coordinating with other discipline superintendents with established building or area construction/commissioning work activities and plans.
• Preparing material requisitions for tools and consumables and coordinating through Procurement to obtain these materials.
• Preparing reports and forecasts, including a summary of construction/commissioning progress, craft personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecasts.
• Planning the manpower and equipment required to execute the job.
• Maintaining customer relations ensuring their satisfaction

Qualifications;

• 5-10 years of project management/project engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college as a minimum; BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering preferred
• Chemical or Mechanical Engineer with experience/interest in working in a Class I Division I chemical plant.
• Familiarity with vacuum chambers, pumps, agitators, and automated valves. 
• Ability to jump in and learn new technologies.
• Hands-on PM experience with soft problem-solving skills within constraints, team management, and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of construction codes and OSHA safety requirements. 
• Understanding of project plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of contract documents and change orders.
• Ability to ensure complete and accurate daily documentation of construction/commissioning activities by the different crews and/or subcontractors.
• Technical expertise throughout the construction/commissioning process.
• Ability to plan for a range of projects from large-scale and multi-step projects to smaller-scale, single-technology projects.
• Excellent customer service attitude and follow-through skills.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly evolving environment.

Salary Range: $55/hr-$65/hr + OT

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

Location: Beaumont, TX is the site location. Preference is to have an on-site local resource, but we are open to someone outside of the area who is open to heavy travel (1-2 weeks/month)

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.