What You’ll Own
You will have end-to-end ownership of complex capital projects within a chemical manufacturing environment — from early concept through startup and handover. Success in this role means delivering projects safely, on time, on budget, and fully aligned with business strategy.
Lead the full project lifecycle, including conceptual design, estimating, detailed planning, execution, commissioning, and deployment.
Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
Ensure all projects directly support strategic business objectives, managing scope, change control, and interdependencies between operations, technology, and business needs.
Chair project team meetings and drive day-to-day execution, resolving issues related to scope, risk, dependencies, and critical path activities.
Lead or participate in feasibility studies, vendor evaluations, and proposal reviews in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Define and manage Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, and contractor performance for goods and services.
Apply deep knowledge of project and program management methodologies to maintain predictable, high-quality delivery.
Serve as a technical leader for Process Safety Management (PSM) activities, including leading or supporting:
Risk Assessments
HAZOPs, MOCs, PSSRs, LOPAs
Development and implementation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Provide clear, concise status reporting on milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies to leadership and stakeholders.
RequirementsWhat Makes You a Strong Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical Engineering strongly preferred).
15–20 years of hands-on capital project management experience in chemical manufacturing or similar process industries.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, each at different stages of execution.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
Excellent technical judgment and data analysis capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new chemistries, processes, and technologies and apply them effectively in project execution.
Benefits
Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental,
vision and wellbeing starting on day one
Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation,
holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on
role), and vacation buy / sell program
Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary
investment and the company matching shares, annual performance bonus, service
awards and student loan reimbursement
Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to
20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy
reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (Chemical strongly preferred)
- 15-20 years of hands-on capital project management experience in chemical manufacturing or similar process industries
- Experience leading Process Safety Management activities, including Risk Assessments, HAZOPs, MOCs, PSSRs, LOPAs
- Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) development and implementation
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, including planning, budgets, schedules, and resources
- Experience defining and managing Statements of Work, technical specifications, and contractor performance
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to influence engineering, operations, and leadership
- Excellent technical judgment and data analysis capabilities
- Ability to quickly learn new chemistries, processes, and technologies and apply them in project execution
What We Do
Fruition Executive Search is a boutique executive search firm based in San Francisco. They specialize in sourcing high-caliber leadership talent across various industries, including Accounting, Finance, AI, Software, and Healthcare. Utilizing a dual approach of retained and contingent search, they connect organizations with C-suite and management professionals equipped to drive strategic direction, profitability, and digital transformation through human-centered leadership.
