Job Description
Job Overview:
**Project Engineer / Coordinator — Capital Projects
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Houston, TX · Onsite · $130,000–$150,000 · Direct hire
A petrochemical manufacturer in the Houston area is hiring a Project Engineer / Coordinator to run its capital and debottlenecking projects. You would report to the Plant Manager and own projects end to end — scope, cost, schedule, contractors, close-out.
This is a hands-on individual contributor seat, not a people-management job. You run the projects yourself and direct the nested contractors who do the work. Projects typically run $100,000 to $500,000, with the occasional larger one.
**What you would do
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Lead capital and debottlenecking projects from definition through implementation and close-out
Develop project scope, cost estimates, budgets and schedules, then hold the project to them
Coordinate contractors day to day — bid evaluation, contract coordination, cost control, invoice review
Support plant turnarounds from a capital projects standpoint
Keep Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, vendors and contractors aligned across the project lifecycle
Work in a safety-focused chemical plant environment
**What you need
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Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering — required
5+ years of relevant experience, including leading capital and debottlenecking projects in a manufacturing or chemical plant environment
Track record building scope, cost estimates, budgets and schedules and delivering against them
Strong vendor and contractor management — bids, contracts, cost control, invoices
Experience coordinating turnarounds or major capital projects while still supporting day-to-day contractor needs
PMP or similar project management certification preferred
Polymerization experience is a major plus
**Details
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$130,000–$150,000
Full benefits
Relocation assistance available
Interview travel expenses covered
Onsite in the Houston area; travel under 10%
Local Houston-area candidates preferred
Direct hire, one opening
