Alterra Energy

Project Director

Houston, TX

Full-time

About This Job

What if all plastics were recycled? Today, less than 10% are. The other 90% are either mismanaged and buried in landfills, sent to incinerators, or end up in our environment as litter polluting our land, rivers, and oceans. But imagine if all plastics could be recycled. At Alterra, we convert plastics back into their original building blocks to produce new plastics and other valuable products. We’re disrupting the traditional thinking that used plastic should be discarded and helping people see that plastics are valuable and designed to become new again. That’s Alterra…solving plastic pollution through infinitely renewed plastics.

Position Overview

The Project Director is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing large-scale construction projects at our chemical manufacturing sites. This individual will drive project execution, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Additionally, the Project Director will manage the relationship with the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Project Execution

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Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of large-scale projects, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and cost targets are met.

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Develop and implement project execution strategies, risk management plans, and resource allocation models.

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Serve as the primary escalation point for critical project issues, driving resolution and continuity.

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Champion an incident and injury freesafety culture across all project phases.

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Oversee the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of effective policies and procedures for project execution.

EPC Firm & Stakeholder Management

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Manage the relationship with the EPC firm, ensuring alignment on project scope, deliverables, and performance expectations.

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Collaborate with the EPC firm to address design, procurement, and construction challenges while ensuring adherence to contract terms.

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Act as the key communication link between internal teams, executives, clients, and external stakeholders.

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Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and industry partners to drive business growth.

Financial & Contract Oversight

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Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost optimization.

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Oversee the procurement and contract management process, ensuring cost-effective agreements with vendors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

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Approve expenditures, budget adjustments, and financial reporting to senior leadership.

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Analyze and forecast profitability, revenue, margins, and project utilization rates.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

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Ensure all construction activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

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Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

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Enforce quality control procedures to ensure compliance with project specifications.

Personnel & Consultant Management

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Oversee management of the Project Delivery team, including hiring, performance management, training, and career development.

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Establish policies and procedures to optimize project execution, ensuring alignment with company-wide operational standards.

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Provide leadership in developing and maintaining effective reporting tools for project tracking and performance evaluation.

Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

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Ensure timely and effective project reporting for internal leadership, external stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

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Deliver regular presentations to the Board of Directors and other key stakeholders on project progress, risks, and financial performance.

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Represent the company in industry forums, building relationships with transportation, infrastructure, and regulatory entities.

Qualifications & Experience

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Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, or related field).

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15+ years of experience in construction project management, with a proven track record in chemical manufacturing or oil & gas industries. 5+ years in a project leadership role.

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Experience working with and managing EPC firms in large-scale industrial projects.

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Expertise in construction methodologies, project execution strategies, and regulatory compliance.

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Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.

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Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

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Proficiency in project management software and tools.

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PMP, CCM, or equivalent certification preferred.

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Experience with rail systems is a plus.

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Professional Engineer (PE) is a plus.

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Willingness to travel to project sites as needed; estimated 50%.

Alterra is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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