Project Manager – Capital Projects (Refinery)
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Apply to this jobJoin a company with 100+ years of engineering excellence and lead high-impact capital projects in one of the Pacific Northwest's premier refinery operations.
We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction projects valued up to $30 million. This is an outstanding opportunity for a project leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and enjoys managing projects from concept through successful completion.
Why Join?
You'll work alongside industry experts delivering innovative engineering and project management solutions across:
- Energy & Chemicals
- Refining
- Power Generation
- Life Sciences
- Mining
- Food & Beverage
What You'll Do
- Lead engineering and procurement projects valued up to $30M Total Installed Cost (TIC)
- Manage projects through FEL, detailed engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning, and closeout
- Develop project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and client requirements while driving a Zero Harm culture
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Lead project meetings and communicate progress to stakeholders
- Oversee project controls, including:
- Cost management
- Scheduling
- Forecasting
- Change management
- Risk management
- Prepare Decision Support Packages for project approvals and funding
- Identify value engineering opportunities and continuous process improvements
- Capture lessons learned and implement best practices across projects
As the Project Manager, you'll lead capital engineering projects from initiation through closeout while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of experience managing heavy industrial engineering projects
- 3+ years of Project Management experience
- Experience managing capital projects in:
- Refining
- Petrochemical
- Chemical Processing
- Industrial Manufacturing
- EPC environments
Work Schedule
- Monday–Thursday: Onsite at refinery
- Friday: Remote work available (manager approval)
Location: Blaine, Washington
Travel is minimal (less than 10%).
Required Certifications
- TWIC Card (required before start date)
- HHFT Safety Training
- Client Safety Training/Badge
Successful candidates must be able to obtain:
Compensation (from employer):
130000–170000 USD per year
Summary
Manage capital engineering projects in refining and petrochemical industries from initiation to closeout.
Job title
Project Manager – Capital Projects (Refinery)
Experience level
7+ years
Minimum experience
7+ years exp
Industry
energy
Location requirements
Blaine, WA; remote Fridays with manager approval
Salary
$130k–$170k
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Blaine, WA, USA