Director – Projects & Engineering

Element Solutions Inc

Director of Projects & Engineering leading the global capital project portfolio at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. Providing strategic engineering leadership in chemical or process industries.

Posted 4/16/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $174,732 - $262,098 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and govern the global capital project portfolio, from feasibility through execution and handover.
Ensure robust project selection, prioritization, and stage-gate governance aligned to business strategy.
Provide executive oversight of major capital investments, expansions, debottlenecking initiatives, and sustainability projects.
Lead the development and application of global engineering standards, specifications, and best practices.
Ensure consistent application of safety, quality, reliability, and sustainability principles across all projects and sites.
Drive engineering excellence through standardization, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
Ensure all projects and engineering activities meet internal HSE standards and external regulatory requirements.
Oversee process safety, risk management, and hazard analysis within capital projects.
Act as a senior technical authority during audits, incident investigations, and regulatory interactions.
Lead and develop global teams covering project management, engineering disciplines, and external partners.
Build a strong pipeline of engineering and project talent through coaching, succession planning, and capability development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical rigor.
Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, EHS, Procurement, Finance, and R&D to ensure project alignment and successful handover.
Manage relationships with EPCs, engineering contractors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
Provide clear, data-driven reporting and recommendations to executive leadership and governance boards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Extensive experience leading capital projects in chemical, petrochemical, or process industries.
Strong understanding of process engineering, mechanical, electrical, control systems, and utilities.
Deep knowledge of project delivery models, EPC management, and capital cost control.
Proven success leading large, global engineering or project organizations.
Strong capital governance, portfolio management, and investment appraisal skills.
Experience influencing executive-level stakeholders and contributing to business strategy.
Ability to manage complex risk profiles and make sound, timely decisions.
Exceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
High levels of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
Strong systems thinking and problem-solving capability.
Cultural awareness and confidence operating in a global, matrix organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Generous performance related bonus plan
401k plan with company matching
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
9 holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

capital project managementprocess engineeringmechanical systemselectrical systemscontrol systemsutilities managementEPC managementcapital cost controlproject delivery modelsHSE standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationaccountabilitycollaborationcoachingproblem-solvingintegritycultural awarenessstakeholder influencesystems thinking

Certifications

degree in Chemical Engineeringadvanced degree in engineering