Project Manager (Kankakee County)
Our client is a growing, privately held chemical manufacturing organization. They are looking to add a Project Manager to support capital projects across a multi-site operation. This individual will play a critical role in delivering CAPEX projects from concept through execution, while partnering closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support capital projects through all phases: FEL, detailed engineering, construction, startup, and closure
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines; manage execution to meet cost and schedule targets
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors/contractors to ensure successful project delivery
- Support construction activities on-site, including stepping into a construction management capacity when needed
- Drive EHS compliance and risk mitigation across all project phases
- Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and reliability teams
- Contribute to continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
- 3-10 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or oil & gas manufacturing environments
- Experience managing or supporting capital projects (full lifecycle experience preferred)
- Strong understanding of plant unit operations and process systems
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, equipment layouts, etc.)
Nice to Have
- Construction management experience
- Familiarity with SAP or project management tools
- Experience with DCS systems (e.g., DeltaV)
Schedule & Additional Info
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- Extended hours (12-hour days) during shutdowns/critical project phases
- Limited travel (~10%)
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