Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Port Arthur, TX, Southwest United States, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Project Manager

Port Arthur, TX

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Petrochemicals team in Port Arthur, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Petrochemical division is the starting point of BASF's petrochemical value creation worldwide, also known as "the heart of the Verbund," representing the world's largest chemical markets. Together, let us keep the heart beating one creative solution at a time!

We are seeking a professional like you to be responsible for the management of capital projects within the operating units at the Port Arthur site. As a Project Manager you will provide the project team managerial and technical leadership to develop and execute capital projects using the BASF phase gated process. You will work closely with team members from the site and business organizations to ensure the safe and effective implementation of capital projects while ensuring the project objectives and stakeholder expectations are met.

As a Project Manager, you create chemistry by...

Developing project scopes, generating cost estimates, and preparing project objective memos to obtain funding authorizations.
Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety and health requirements and promoting a safe work environment.
Requesting and coordinating necessary resources for engineering design, deliverables, and procurement.
Developing and maintaining partnerships with project manufacturing representatives.
Adhering to equipment/materials specifications in bid evaluations and procurement activities.
Maintaining project data, monitoring progress, performing status reporting, and spending control.
Monitoring and supporting construction activities to ensure projects are completed according to design deliverables and quality standards.
Ensuring successful project start up and completion of project-related action items.
Closing projects per guidelines and ensuring proper documentation is completed.
Participating and contributing to project management procedures, guidelines, standards, and practices.
Mentoring and coaching less experienced engineers.

If you have...

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (chemical or mechanical preferred) and at least 5 years of project management experience in a petrochemical plant or refinery.
Strong personal commitment to safety and personal accountability.
Strong interpersonal, communication, administrative and personal motivation skills to lead multi-discipline project teams.
Experience managing projects with a Total Installed Cost (TIC) greater than $2MM using a phase gate project methodology.
Working knowledge of chemical process equipment and industry design codes and practices.
Willingness to continoustly learn and stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Post Date: 07/29/25