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Manager, Capital Projects

LyondellBasell Industries
life insurance, 401(k), remote work
United States, Texas, Bay City
Mar 25, 2026

LyondellBasellis a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-yearlegacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietaryMoReTecrecycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We'readdressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.

Come Join an Inclusive Team

LyondellBasell' s Matagorda plant site, located 13 miles south of Bay City, TX, is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill an opening for a Regional Capital Projects Manager.
The STxP Projects Manager will provide leadership for the STxP Capital Projects organization and manage the portfolio of projects typically ranging from $10MM to $70MM in aggregate for the three sites (Matagorda, Chocolate Bayou, and Victoria). This position will develop strategic plans, annual goals, and ensure alignment with all activities within the STxP sites, global manufacturing, and company strategic plan. This position will provide leadership, development, and coaching to direct reports and support staff to achieve business results, create value, and optimize the Capital project process. This position will work closely with the leadership, operations, technical, HSE, reliability, and maintenance teams from the three sites to develop and execute the capital long range plan. This position is responsible for the project scope definition, engineering and design, construction, management of cost and schedule, and all document control activities for Capital and expense projects.
Additional responsibilities include direct supervision of designers, drafters, project engineers and other project related resources. The successful candidate must display strong personal initiative and leadership, desire to succeed through personal success, and strong interpersonal skills as well as planning and problem solving capability.
This position reports to the MTO Maintenance and Reliability Manager.

A Day in the Life

* Manage department consisting of 3-5 LYB project managers (supplemented with contractors as needed), 2 LYB construction coordinators, and contract engineering and design staff
* Develop and maintain the STxP Capital Long Range Plan
* Utilize and ensure compliance with the company's Project Management Process
* Facilitate the long range planning process: engage site leadership on strategic objectives, perform quality reviews on project input forms, obtain estimates, and manage changes throughout the budget cycle
* Provide leadership with routine updates on Capital project execution including HSE, cost, and schedule
* Perform and document stage gate reviews on all projects
* Track and communicate KPI's for the projects organization and utilize them to identify and implement improvement opportunities needed to increase the performance of the group
* Develop individual training plans, provide mentoring, coaching, and development, and ensure professional growth of LYB employees

You Bring This Value

* Four year college degree with typically a minimum of 10 years of applicable work experience in the refining/petrochemical/chemical industry is required. Engineering degree and project management experience preferred.
* Experience managing a capital budget portfolio.
* Experience with putting together and routing capital projects for approval through all stages of the approval process.
* Familiarity with applicable engineering codes/standards and their application.
* A working knowledge of SAP or other CMMS software as well as the Management of Change process is required.
* Knowledge of project management process, equipment, and materials is preferred.
* The successful candidate shall have developed strong estimating skills and will have worked with contractors, vendors and purchasing to accomplish the work scope.
* Strong teamwork, results orientation and organizational skills are a must.
* Excellent written/oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of individuals/employees is required.
* The individual should also be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

LyondellBasell is proud to provide a competitive total compensation package designed to reward excellence and support the well-being of our employees. Our Total Rewards package includes equitable and market-competitive base pay as well as locally relevant incentives, fostering a culture of pay-for-performance that recognizes both individual and company achievements.
We extend the following benefits to *eligible employees:
Workplace Flexibility: The Company's Global Remote Work Policy allows eligible employees to request to work remotely up to two full days per standard work week at an approved location other than the designated worksite or office, such as at a home office with managerial approval.
Comprehensive Health, Welfare, Life and Retirement Programs: Our comprehensive programs are aligned with local practices.
6% LYB match on 401(k) contribution
5% LYB cash balance pension plan accrual
Comprehensive Well-being Benefits: Programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social health, ensuring you receive the care you need, when you need it.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: The LYB ESPP offers a 10% discount on LYB stock for eligible employees in Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and US.
Educational Assistance Program: To encourage self-development by providing financial aid for approved educational activities voluntarily undertaken by employees.
Bravo Rewards Program: Recognizing outstanding employee contributions.
Robust Medical and Life Insurance Packages: Offering a variety of coverage options to meet individual needs.
Professional Development: Opportunities to learn and grow through training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team building activities.
Competitive Vacation Policies: Generous annual leave to support your work-life balance.
Global Adoption Policy: Support for employees expanding their families.
Matching Gifts Program: Enhance the impact of your charitable contributions to qualified organizations.

*Eligibility for certain benefits and rewards programs will vary based on your job status, work location and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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