Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Bellingham, WA

HF Sinclair in Anacortes, Washington is seeking a Capital Project Manager who will manage a portfolio of projects within the Capital Projects Department.  Total Installed Cost of an individual project will be >$1MM and typically >$5MM.  The Capital Project Manager will be accountable for all aspects of assigned projects including project scope, estimate, schedule, engineering design, equipment and material selection, project bidding, contractor selection, construction oversight, management of change, safety and environmental oversight and all other project tasks to successfully accomplish project goals of refinery capital projects in a safe, profitable, timely and efficient manner. Supports multiple capital projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.

(functions considered essential as defined by ADA) 

• Direct and manage a large portfolio and wide array of multidiscipline, complex or high impact/high value projects and is responsible for all aspects of project performance, including safety, cost, schedule and quality
• Apply project management and engineering skills/ knowledge throughout the phase gate process on projects assigned within the Capital Projects Department.  This includes being self-directed and motivated with the ability to interact with project team members and key refinery / corporate stakeholders. 
• Oversee engineering contractors, project deliverables, and field activities associated with their projects. Provide discipline specific engineering assistance, direction and development assistance to colleagues, depending on assignment.
• Develop project scopes, justifications, budgets and funding requests for approval. 
• Develop ROM project cost estimates for early phase feasibility studies and idea submittals.
• Perform economic analyses and contribute to ROI reports for capital upgrades where appropriate.
• Prepare and review project execution plans, technical specifications, contract documents, estimates and required project-related gate documentation to meet HF Sinclair standards.
• Coordinate technical review for all new, existing, and revamped equipment and facilities to ensure consistency with applicable HF Sinclair engineering practices as well as industry design standards such as API, ASME, NFPA, ANSI, OSHA, etc.
• Initiate and steward management of change reviews for assigned projects to ensure safety, operability, and maintainability in design. 
• Specify and procure equipment, material, and services. Support the Procurement Department in proposal review and supplier selection during bid evaluation.
• Track schedule and costs and provide regular status reports and forecasts.
• Assist other project managers with estimates, designs, and construction packages as well as providing quality assurance support during construction.
• Support construction and commissioning efforts of assigned projects through field walks, respond to RFI, and approve installations before turning over to operations.  
• Facilitate pre-start up safety reviews of project scope.
• Provide start up assistance for existing as well as new equipment within the refinery.

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

A minimum of ten years of progressive work experience in project management.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

Professional Engineer registration, refinery or petrochemical industry experience.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, is required.

Technical expert in area of specialty. Advanced ability to stay abreast of new technology developments and processes and apply knowledge analytically. Strong knowledge of Microsoft products and commonly used project management and basic engineering concepts and experience with engineering software. Familiarity with standards and practices of the specific discipline. Ability to effectively communicate with others, both written and verbal communication, advanced reading and writing skills, with the ability to perform advanced mathematical calculations.

May be responsible for the supervision of personnel as well as contractors.

Office and plant based with up to 20% travel by land and air required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse/plant environment, and out-of-doors environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, rotating equipment, wet and/or oil contaminated conditions, at both below grade and elevated positions, and working in confined spaces. Subject to all temperatures, weather and varying road conditions.

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally.

Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs, climbing up to 200 ft, perceiving color differences,  required to wear personal protective equipment as needed and a respirator in emergency situations (beards not permitted), ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required. Job conditions may require twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching or grasping.

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.