Site Project Manager / Engineer

At Albemarle, we are transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investments at our Pasadena manufacturing site—supporting initiatives that are central to our operational excellence and long-term growth. 

This role offers the opportunity to own and deliver high-impact capital projects in a complex chemical manufacturing environment, working alongside a collaborative team of engineering, operations, and site leadership. 

 The Opportunity 

As a Project Manager, you will serve as the single point of accountability for delivering capital projects from concept through commissioning. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business objectives—while influencing cross-functional stakeholders and driving disciplined project performance. 

 Key Responsibilities 

• Lead capital projects of varying size and complexity from concept development through commissioning 

• Deliver projects that meet or exceed safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives 

• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with engineering, operations, and site leadership 

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements 

• Drive project performance, including cost forecasting, schedule management, and risk mitigation 

• Serve as the primary project leader, aligning cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders to drive decisions 

• Oversee engineering design, technical deliverables, and vendor performance to ensure quality execution 

• Manage contractors and coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) activities 

• Lead bid package development, contractor selection, and contracting strategies 

• Manage scope changes through structured change management processes 

• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company project controls 

• Champion constructability, value improvement, and continuous improvement initiatives 

 What You Bring 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical Engineering, or related field 

• Experience leading capital projects in manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments 

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence diverse stakeholders 

• Strong understanding of project controls, including cost forecasting and schedule management 

• Experience with risk management processes (e.g., risk registers, HAZOP/PHA integration) 

• Working knowledge of process safety management (PSM), MOC, and regulatory requirements 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in chemical, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments 

• Background in front-end loading (FEL) and stage-gate project development 

• Familiarity with SAP Project Systems (PS) or similar project management tools 

• Experience managing engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors 

• Ability to develop and evaluate project business cases