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Mecka AI

Strategic Project Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

The Role We're hiring a Strategic Project Lead to own high-priority projects end-to-end across ... Engineering teams * Customer stakeholders * Coordinate execution across teams with different ...

FedEx Group

Chief Strategic Project Eng

Memphis, TN · On-site

Handles complex and unique engineering problems related to strategic project development by applying fundamental engineering and program management principles * Evaluate and develop solutions to ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

Smithfield Foods

Strategic Project Manager

TN · Remote

$105K - $140K/yr

We are looking for a Strategic Project Managerto join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key ... You will review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

Smithfield Foods

Strategic Project Manager

We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key ... You will review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

Smithfield Foods

Strategic Project Manager

Wilson, NC · Remote

We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key ... You will review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness and manage project ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Pittsburgh, PA

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$110K - $140K/yr

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

HotRun Inc.

Project Manager

Greensboro, NC · On-site

We supply the Fortune 500 , and as we continue to scale, we are looking for a strategic Project Engineer to lead high-stakes developments from concept to completion. If you thrive at the intersection ...

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Capital Project Engineer

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Engineers and Constructors International Inc.
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Job description

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as an onsite Capital Project Engineer. This is an 18-24 month temporary contract based in the New Orleans (Waggaman) area.

Note: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US Resident to qualify for this position.

About our Client

Our client is developing and operating a major chemical manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana, producing Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) and Ethyl Methyl Carbonate (EMC) for the battery supply chain. The site is a petrochemical/chemical manufacturing operation requiring engineering support for construction, commissioning, startup, reliability, maintenance, and operations activities.

Position Summary

The Capital Projects Engineer is a strategic project leader who ensures industrial capital assets are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while also managing the portfolio to support long-term business objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Portfolio Oversight: Manage a portfolio of industrial capital projects, including construction, renovation, utility upgrades, and facility expansions, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and capital improvement plans.
  • Project Lifecycle Management: Lead projects from concept through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating across multiple phases and locations.
  • Budget & Cost Control: Develop, monitor, and control project budgets; identify cost variances and implement corrective actions; prepare and present budget and status reports.
  • Scheduling & Planning: Create detailed project schedules, track progress, and ensure adherence to timelines; manage dependencies and resource allocation.
  • Contract & Procurement Support: Consultant selection, and subcontractor management; negotiate rates, manage change orders, and resolve disputes.
  • Quality & Compliance: Ensure projects meet design, safety, and regulatory standards; conduct quality reviews and compliance checks.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile owners; communicate project status, risks, and opportunities.
  • Data & Reporting: Prepare performance reports, financial models, and presentations to executive leadership and stakeholders.
Skills & Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, business administration, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (PMP, LEED, etc.) are advantageous.
  • Experience: 7–10+ years in Petrochem/Chemicals/Refinery construction, or project management, with experience in manufacturing and utilities.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software, budgeting tools, and data analysis; ability to use modeling and reporting to support decision-making.
  • Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities; ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Reports To: Maintenance & Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Note: The ECI Group uses AI‑assisted tools in the early stages of application review, with all decisions guided by human oversight and fully compliant with GDPR and ECI Group's applicable data protection policies and Privacy Notice.

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