Our client in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Major Capital Project Manager who will manage a portfolio of projects within the Capital Projects Department. Total Installed Cost of an individual project will be >$5MM. The Major Capital Project Manager will be accountable for all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, safety and environmental oversight and all other project tasks to successfully accomplish project goals of refinery capital projects in a safe, profitable, timely and efficient manner. Supports multiple major capital projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applies project management and engineering skills/ knowledge throughout the phase gate process on projects assigned within the Capital Projects Department. This includes being self- directed and motivated with the ability to interact with project team members and key refinery/ corporate stakeholders.

Oversees engineering contractors, project deliverables, and field activities associated with their projects. Provides discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues, depending on assignment.

Develop project scopes, budgets and AFE's for approval and ensure projects meet budget as well as refinery and OSHA standards.

Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents and estimates.

Procure equipment/material; Review proposals of outside vendors regarding the purchase of new or modernization of existing processing equipment.

Track schedule and costs and provide regular reports and forecasts.

Assist other project managers with estimates, designs, and construction packages as well as providing quality assurance support during construction.

Provides mechanical, civil, and structural review for all new, existing, and revamped equipment and facilities to ensure consistency with applicable design standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.

Initiate and participate in management of change reviews for applicable projects.

Support construction and commissioning efforts of assigned projects through field walks, responding to RFI, and approving installations before turning over to operations.

Provides start up assistance for existing as well as new equipment within the refinery.

Performs economic analyses and prepares ROI and AFE reports for capital upgrades.

Experience

A minimum of eight years of progressive work experience in a specific engineering discipline and project management experience is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Professional Engineer registration, refinery or petrochemical industry experience, some or all of FCC, CCR, Alky, Sulfur unit, Delayed Coking, Lubes Processing and hydro-treating experience for Chemical discipline depending on assignment are all preferred.

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in engineering discipline is required.