Location: Bay Point, California
Full Time
The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading major capital projects (>$30MM USD) across Henkel's North American operations. This role owns the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design and feasibility through execution and deployment—ensuring alignment with corporate strategy, operational excellence, and safety standards.
The position may require oversight of multiple projects simultaneously across different manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver large-scale capital projects exceeding $30MM.
- Own full project lifecycle management including conceptual design, budgeting, detailed planning, execution, commissioning, and closeout.
- Develop detailed cost estimates and comprehensive project plans for all project phases.
- Manage scope, timelines, budget, resources, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive feasibility studies, vendor selection processes, and stakeholder evaluation.
- Define Statements of Work (SOW) and technical specifications for goods and services.
- Monitor and control project workstreams, resolving conflicts, dependencies, and critical path risks.
- Provide executive-level reporting on milestones, deliverables, and risks.
- Ensure full compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
- Lead and participate in:
- HAZOP studies
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR)
- Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) development and implementation
- Understand and manage interdependencies between technology, operations, and business strategy.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
- Chemical Engineering strongly preferred.
Experience
- 15-20 years of hands-on capital project management experience within chemical manufacturing facilities.
- Proven experience managing multi-site projects and concurrent large-scale initiatives.
- Demonstrated expertise in project and program management methodologies.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Advanced risk assessment and hazard analysis capabilities.
- Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly learn new chemistries and manufacturing processes.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously.
- Strategic thinking with operational execution strength.
Recruiter Submission Template
Full Name:
Highest Engineering Degree (Discipline - University, Graduation Year):
Engineering Discipline (Chemical / Mechanical / Electrical):
Total Years of Engineering Experience:
Total Years of Capital Project Management Experience (Chemical Manufacturing Only):
Largest Capital Project Managed (USD Value):
Have you led projects exceeding $30MM? (Yes/No - If yes, specify size and scope):
Have you managed multiple capital projects simultaneously? (Yes/No):
Have you managed projects across multiple manufacturing sites? (Yes/No):
Type of Manufacturing Environment Worked In (Batch / Continuous / Both):
Experience in Chemical Manufacturing Facilities (Yes/No - Describe):
Experience with Adhesives / Coatings / Polymers / Specialty Chemicals (Describe):
Experience developing Statements of Work (SOW) and leading Vendor Selection (Describe):
Number of Direct Reports Managed:
Number of Indirect Reports / Project Team Size:
Describe your leadership style (e.g., hands-on, strategic, collaborative, data-driven):
Motivation / Reason for Interest in This Role:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, Zip Code):
Notice Period (in weeks):
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Are you willing to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Bay Point, California (Yes/No)?
