Project Lead 2 - Linden, New Jersey

The On-Site Project Manager will serve as S&B’s permanent site-based representative and primary day-to-day interface between local site personnel and S&B’s office execution teams. This individual will help facilitate integration of project execution activities between S&B and the site, support development of new project scopes, and provide on-site coordination to improve alignment, responsiveness, and overall project delivery. 

S&B is an exceptional full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company, proudly maintaining private ownership and operation for over five decades. With our extensive experience, we have successfully undertaken diverse projects across various industries, including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper.  What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, timely project completion, and cost-effective solutions. Our proven track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver outstanding results while adhering to the highest industry standards. Moreover, our company culture is unparalleled, fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.  At S&B, we understand the value of our talented team, and we ensure they are rewarded accordingly. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible and hybrid work schedules, and a comprehensive benefits program to attract and retain the best professionals in the field.

The Project Engineer II is responsible for the overall quality and timeliness of the work from all discipline personnel assigned to the area, and the coordination of the discipline leads. Also, may be responsible for the personnel in engineering support groups charged with tracking cost, progress, and schedule. On larger projects, may be responsible for the work of one or more Project Engineer I's or Project Lead I's.

• →Act as the primary on-site liaison between local client staff and outside engineering and construction, project management, and support personnel.
• →Facilitate efficient communication, coordination, and issue resolution between client stakeholders.
• →Support integration of project execution activities across engineering, procurement, construction, and site operations.
• →Support Management of Change (MOC) coordination activities by helping track, communicate, and facilitate required inputs, reviews, and approvals between site personnel.
• →Assist in identifying, developing, and defining new project scope opportunities in coordination with client personnel.
• →Coordinate field information gathering, site walkthroughs, and scope validation to support development of project deliverables, estimates, and execution plans.
• →Help align project priorities, technical requirements, schedules, and work processes between client personnel and project teams.
• →Provide on-site input to improve constructability, operability, maintainability, and overall execution readiness for proposed and active work.
• →Monitor project interfaces, communicate emerging concerns, and help drive timely decisions to minimize delays, rework, and execution risk.
• →Participate in client meetings, planning sessions, scope reviews, and other project coordination activities as required.
• →Maintain strong working relationships with the site operations, maintenance, engineering, and project stakeholders while representing S&B in a professional manner.
• →Supporting work safe practices and ensuring coordination efforts are consistent with site requirements and S&B procedures.
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Normally requires a four-year BS degree in engineering. 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Five plus years (preferred) of demonstrated experience as a Project Engineer, Project Manager, or similar project execution role in refining, petrochemical, or industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of brownfield project execution, field coordination, and owner-contractor interface management.
• Ability to develop project scopes and support early project planning activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with site operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and contractor personnel.
• Working knowledge of project controls, schedule coordination, and execution planning is preferred.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and responsive client service.
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision. Self-starter.
• Must be willing and able to work in the field.
• All candidates must pass background checks, drug screening and qualify for issuance of TWIC credentials.

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and standards, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of clients, managers, designers, and engineers.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Occasionally, will conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. This requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb and balance. Lifting of 25 pounds may be required. It also requires clear close and distance vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Normal work environment will be a business office with moderate noise. Occasionally, will conduct or participate in field trips to existing plants. This may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals and airborne particles.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 annually

This position is eligible to participate in S&B's annual incentive program. Eligibility and award amounts are determined in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan and Company performance objectives.

S&B offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; health savings account contributions; life and disability insurance; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement savings benefits; employee assistance programs; wellness resources; and other voluntary benefit offerings. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the terms of the applicable benefit plans.

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