Senior Capital Projects Manager

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Senior Capital Projects Manager plays a pivotal role in leading large-scale investment and infrastructure projects from concept through completion at the facility. This position blends strategic planning, financial oversight, and project execution to ensure delivery of capital initiatives that align with organizational goals. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional coordination to manage timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations. This position may include the coordination and oversight of several project managers or leads on larger projects.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manage and direct engineering, including others by collaborating, setting direction and expectations, coordinating with procurement and construction to meet project milestones and objectives.

- Support the project change management process to ensure project scope of work, schedule and budgets are clearly defined and understood.

- Establish project procedures consistent with company procedures and PMG/ FEL processes, for engineering work, project controls, schedules, and budgets.

- Serve as engineering representative with operations, maintenance, constructors, subcontractors, and vendors at kick-off meetings, job walks, project reviews, and other project stakeholder engagements.

- Identify and secure necessary approvals for all changes in engineering scope, budget and/or schedule.

- Maintain ongoing communication with plant management, project engineers and leads as appropriate.

- Manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and regulatory agencies.

- Ensure all work products are consistent with industry standards and in accordance with good engineering practice and applicable codes, and in compliance with all pertinent legal codes and requirements.

- Provide ongoing training and mentoring to mid-level and senior engineers and/or project engineers to promote employee development.

- Oversee planning, design, permitting, construction, and close-out phases of capital projects.

- Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and performance metrics.

- Facilitate project meetings and provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

- Conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned and improve future project delivery.

- Support capital planning efforts and contribute to long-term infrastructure strategy.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering in any discipline from a four-year college or university.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

- Advanced degrees or certifications a plus.

- At least 7+ years’ related experience and/or training, specifically in managing capital projects in oil, gas, and chemical industry.

COMPETENCIES:

- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, and procurement processes.

- Competent in the use of computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook. PrimaveraP6 scheduling a plus.

- Working knowledge and understanding of project controls terminology and project scheduling processes.

- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.

- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.

- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.

- Strong organizational skills, time management, and knowing when to dive into details without losing site of the project objectives.

- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.

- Financial acumen and cost control.

- Leadership and team coordination.

- Risk management and mitigation.

- Regulatory and safety compliance.

- Contract administration and vendor oversight.

- Based out of Great Falls, MT site. While this is an office-based position, the successful candidate must be able to work in an operating plant for interfacing with operations. Maintenance and construction contractors.

- This position may involve traveling and interfacing with engineering contractors and vendors at home offices and facilities and may involve assignments for extended periods of time at those locations. Must be able to navigate construction environments and wear appropriate PPE when necessary.

- Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.