Project Manager - Capital Projects

The Project Manager will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, finance, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project needs, develop project scopes, track cost and schedule performance, coordinate execution activities, and support project completion. Three to seven years of project management, project engineering, construction management, maintenance-project, engineering, or related experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, energy, construction, or technical-services environment.

PROJECT MANAGER ON LOCATION: Chickasaw, AL Orion Engineers + Constructors is currently seeking a Project Manager to join our client's Capital Projects Team at their Chickasaw, AL Facility. This position offers a competitive compensation package, with salary determined based on the candidate's experience, knowledge, and skills. Field opportunity - Are YOU our next EMPLOYEE? APPLY TODAY! Submit your application through our online career portal by creating an applicant account and uploading your current resume (Word format is preferred) or email your resume to careers@orion-eng.com with the job title in the subject line and a brief introduction in the body of the email. Summary: As the Project Manager, you will support the planning and execution of capital projects at an industrial client site. This role will manage assigned projects from early scope development through construction, commissioning, and closeout while supporting safe, timely, and cost-effective project delivery. The Project Manager will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, EHS, finance, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project needs, develop project scopes, track cost and schedule performance, coordinate execution activities, and support project completion. The ideal candidate has mid-level industrial project experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to learn and apply client-specific work processes and project-management practices. Essential Functions Manage assigned capital projects from initial request and scope development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, turnover, and closeout. Support a portfolio of multiple concurrent capital projects, with project scope, complexity, and workload assigned based on business and client needs. Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, EHS, finance, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, priorities, and execution plans. Assist with developing project scopes, estimates, schedules, budgets, and supporting documentation for project approvals and capital funding requests. Coordinate project activities to support safe, compliant, cost-effective, and timely completion. Monitor project progress, costs, schedules, commitments, and risks; communicate updates and identify issues requiring attention or escalation. Participate in project reviews, planning meetings, field walkdowns, design discussions, and construction coordination activities. Coordinate with engineering firms, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support project execution and resolution of routine project issues. Assist with contractor scope alignment, work planning, progress tracking, and project documentation. Support construction, commissioning, project turnover, punch-list completion, and closeout activities. Help ensure assigned project work follows applicable company, client, site, safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements. Prepare and maintain project records, status updates, cost forecasts, schedules, and other project-control documentation. Perform other tasks as assigned or directed by the Orion manager and Client representative. Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or a related technical field preferred. Relevant industrial project experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Three to seven years of project management, project engineering, construction management, maintenance-project, engineering, or related experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, energy, construction, or technical-services environment. Experience supporting capital projects, construction projects, plant-maintenance projects, engineering projects, or industrial improvement initiatives preferred. Experience with scope development, project planning, estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor coordination is preferred. Experience working in an operating industrial facility, refinery, chemical plant, manufacturing plant, or similar environment is preferred. Experience managing multiple priorities and coordinating with cross-functional project teams. Exposure to project approval processes, cost tracking, forecasting, procurement, construction support, commissioning, or project closeout is helpful. Basic to working knowledge of capital-project execution, including project scope development, planning, scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, risk identification, and change management. Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, vendors, and client stakeholders. Ability to interpret project documentation, including scopes of work, drawings, schedules, estimates, and contractor proposals. Strong organization, follow-through, problem-solving, and attention to detail. Ability to work independently while seeking direction and escalating issues appropriately. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with project scheduling, cost-control, procurement, maintenance, or document-management systems is preferred. Ability to work in the US without sponsorship. Work Environment & Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Work assignment inside an operating plant which requires normal hearing, the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance, clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboard.Must be able to bend, stoop and climb on a ladder or up and down stairs. Must be able to drive a company vehicle to and from job sites or office locations. Must be able to attend job walks wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in an operating facility in a hot climate. Lifting up to 25 pounds may be required. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package, which may include health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, disability coverage, supplemental insurance options, and an employee assistance program (EAP). Specific benefits may vary by position and assignment and may be structured differently for field support staff working at client sites. Orion Engineers & Constructors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and participate in the E-Verify Federal Identification System.