IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is currently assisting our client in their search for a PROJECT MANAGER (Capital Projects) for their refinery operations in Martinez, California.

Location: Martinez, California
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of capital projects within a complex refinery environment. Reporting to the Manager of Capital Projects, you will be responsible for managing projects from concept through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup while ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory and engineering standards.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional who enjoys leading multidisciplinary teams, managing technically challenging projects, and driving operational excellence within a large manufacturing facility.

What You’ll Do

As the Project Manager, you will lead capital projects from initiation through startup while ensuring project objectives, safety requirements, budgets, and schedules are achieved.

You will:

• Lead the execution of capital projects from project initiation through commissioning and startup.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimates, schedules, and funding requests while ensuring successful project delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet project schedules, quality standards, and environmental and safety requirements.
• Develop procurement and construction strategies, including the acquisition of long-lead equipment.
• Monitor project costs, schedules, risks, and overall project performance while providing regular status updates.
• Support construction activities by coordinating issued-for-construction (IFC) drawings, responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), and resolving field issues.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), as-built documentation, preventative maintenance planning, and financial closeout.
• Partner closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors to ensure successful project execution.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced capital project leader who thrives in a refinery or heavy industrial manufacturing environment. You combine strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills while maintaining a relentless focus on safety, quality, and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience within petroleum refining or a similar heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience leading capital projects within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven experience managing engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and cost control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Active TWIC Card or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng. / PE) designation.

Working Environment

This position combines office-based project management responsibilities with regular field support throughout the refinery.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Climbing ladders and stairs.
• Working at heights.
• Supporting planned shutdowns, maintenance outages, and emergency response activities.
• Participating in an on-call rotation supporting refinery operations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $106,788 to $189,503 USD, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Pension plan.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive voluntary benefits program.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a well-established refinery with a strong commitment to operational excellence and capital investment.
• Lead technically challenging capital projects that directly impact plant safety, reliability, and production performance.
• Collaborate with experienced Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and Construction professionals in a highly technical environment.
• Gain exposure to complex refinery projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Excellent long-term career growth, competitive compensation, and an outstanding benefits package.

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Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending their résumé as an MS Word document to info@indemand.ca.

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Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.