Project Manager – Capital Projects

About the Company

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a major refinery operation in Martinez, California.

Location: Martinez, California

Job Type: Full-Time

Industry: Oil & Gas | Refining | Capital Projects | Engineering | Manufacturing

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading capital projects from concept through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. This position provides leadership to multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and company standards.

The successful candidate will manage multiple stakeholders and provide project leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead assigned capital projects from initiation through startup and project closeout.
Ensure project objectives are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and funding requests.
Monitor project budgets and schedules, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
Coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
Develop contracting and procurement strategies, including long-lead equipment planning.
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on schedule and comply with environmental, safety, and engineering standards.
Manage construction activities and provide technical support during execution.
Review and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Ensure accurate Issued for Construction (IFC) documentation is available.
Complete project closeout activities, including:
As-built documentation
Management of Change (MOC)
Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation
Financial closeout
Communicate project status and risks to leadership and key stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 10 years of experience in petroleum refining or a comparable industrial manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of project management experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing facilities.
Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and project execution.
Experience managing capital projects from planning through commissioning.
Valid driver's license.
Must possess or be eligible to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
Strong communication, leadership, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills.

Work Environment

This position combines office-based project management with field work in an operating refinery environment.

Candidates should be comfortable:

Working in industrial operating facilities
Climbing ladders and multiple flights of stairs
Working at heights
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
Participating in emergency response and on-call rotations
Supporting maintenance outages and turnaround activities when required

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Annual bonus opportunities
401(k) with company match
Pension program
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Additional voluntary employee benefits

Pay: $140,000.00 - $189,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

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Salary expectations

Experience:

petroleum refining or a comparable industrial manufacturing: 10 years (Required)
project management: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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