Director Project Management – Chemicals & Plastics

Company: Our client is a leading producer of custom formulated polymer based materials used in many critical markets and applications including aerospace, defense, automotive, industrial, medical and many others; they are known for providing innovative solutions to these industries and top quality products to their customers.  

• Committed ownership that is investing in growth and innovation.
• Positioned today as an industry leader serving customers where quality, service, and innovation matter. 

How they appreciate their team members:

• Providing a competitive base salary, incentives and solid benefits that include a great healthcare plan and generous 401k match
• Limited bureaucracy that empowers its managers with a strong culture and core values that drive individual contribution, teamwork, growth, and innovation.

 This is a critical role within a key business unit that manufactures mission critical components.  The Director of Project Management will drive capital and operational projects across multiple facilities.  Reporting directly to the executive team, this individual will make a large and rapid impact on the organization.  Complex projects that include capital equipment used in the processing of advanced chemicals.

We are seeking a high caliber individual that is capable of managing large; complex; capital, auxiliary and facility projects.  Manage project teams and report status to executive team.

 Location: CT / NYC area; hybrid possible with travel.

To be successful in this critical role:

You must be a driven Project Engineering leader with the ability to engage the team and drive projects to execution.

• BS Engineering or equivalent – Chemical, Mechanical, or similar
• Experience within chemical processing environment and related equipment.
• PMP or formal training in project management principles is preferred
• Senior level experience managing complex engineering projects that involve both mechanical systems and chemical processing.  Experience with brownfield plant expansions a plus.
• Strong communication & presentation skills and technical reporting experience.