Site Project Manager / Engineer

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Job Description

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

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.