Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one that the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, and work alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex projects safely, on time and within budget? Do you enjoy being the central point of coordination - aligning engineering, construction, procurement and operations to turn plans into reality? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact with Tessenderlo Kerley!

We’re seeking a Project Manager to support our Project Services / Operations team, based out of our Phoenix, Arizona Corporate Office or Carlsbad, New Mexico Facility.

In this role, you will lead projects from design through construction while ensuring strong safety and environmental compliance, cost control and schedule adherence across all phases of execution.

Location & Work Setting

Please note this is an office-based position.

Why Join Us?

• Own end-to-end projects – Lead projects through all phases with accountability for safety, cost and schedule outcomes.
• Collaborate across the business – Partner with our Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Accounting and HS&E teams, and our external clients
• Drive operational excellence – Balance scope, budget and timelines while minimizing risk and maximizing value
• Safety and sustainability focus – Champion safe, environmentally responsible project execution
• Visible impact – Deliver projects that directly support operational reliability and business growth

What You’ll DoLead safe and compliant project execution

• Maintain a safe work environment and environmentally responsible project execution.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company procedures, technical standards and contract requirements.
• Complete all required project documentation and secure final client acceptance.

Manage scope, cost, and financial performance

• Define and manage project scope aligned with client requirements and approved estimates.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts and cost controls to minimize company risk.
• Review and approve invoices, purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders and project-related expenses.
• Support or lead proposal preparation and obtain client approvals for scope and cost changes.

Drive schedule adherence and resource alignment

• Develop and manage project schedules to meet milestones and delivery commitments.
• Communicate project progress, risks and schedule impacts to management and clients.
• Utilize resource-loading schedules to improve efficiency, timeliness and budget accuracy.
• Align internal priorities across disciplines while incorporating client input.

Serve as the primary point of coordination

• Act as the single point of contact between the company and clients for assigned projects.
• Provide clear, timely communication related to project status, cost impacts and schedule changes.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Operations, Accounting, and HS&E teams.

Profile

What You’ll Bring

• ✔ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering preferred)
• ✔ At least 8 years of project management experience, ideally within chemical or industrial environments
• ✔ Demonstrated ability to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget
• ✔ Strong understanding of balancing scope, schedule and cost trade-offs
• ✔ Experience managing engineering, construction, procurement and contracting activities
• ✔ Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications such as P&IDs, piping isometrics and instrumentation diagrams
• ✔ Strong financial and analytical skills related to forecasting, cost control and change management
• ✔ Clear communication skills with the ability to engage clients, contractors and internal teams at all levels
• ✔ A…