**Now hiring! Area Manager of Projects** We are looking for an Area Manager of Projects to join our CI team in Geismar, LA. **Come create chemistry with us!** We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Manager to supervise and lead a team of project engineers for our Chemical Intermediates business unit. In this role, you will oversee the technical support needs of CIN regional sites in Geismar and Freeport and ensure the successful execution of capital and expense projects within regulatory and BASF standards. Additionally, you will serve as a lead on large, complex projects. **Responsibilities** : In this role, you will provide technical and project management support, as well as plan, manage, coordinate, and execute all resources, internal and external, that are involved in the delivery of engineering support services and project execution to Chemical Intermediate production sites in North America. **As an Area Manager of Projects, you create chemistry by...** + Leveraging your experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction, Maintenance and Process Improvement within a chemical or process plant environment, you will function as the point of contact for Capital projects for CI regional Manufacturing in North America. + Combining your excellent interpersonal and communication skills with your ability to lead and manage an organization of highly skilled project management and discipline engineering resources, you will be responsible for talent development and management of CI Engineering personnel. + Relying upon your project leadership and project management experience utilizing the phase gate process, you will participate in or lead global, regional, or local key value add initiatives that are aligned with and contribute to CI Business targets. + Your organization skills in resource planning and task management will be essential, as you conduct planning discussions with site personnel and site engineering teams to coordinate Capital projects preparation, scoping, staffing and work execution. + Demonstrating your exceptional customer focus and ability to network, you will closely interact with multiple organizational levels at supported CI sites, regional and global Management and Engineering and other functional units locally, regionally, and globally. + Your strong technical background in Technology, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering and ability to work autonomously within a global and virtual environment with minimal direct managerial oversight will serve you well, as you evaluate options and solutions in the respective areas of expertise. + Applying your ability to oversee, define, negotiate, and evaluate CapEx-related external services and materials contractors, suppliers, and contracts, you will develop work management and execution strategies for CI CapEx projects in the region. + Utilizing your work experience in Capital project execution and your working knowledge of CI manufacturing processes and assets, including global aspects of standardization, modularization, execution strategies and global sourcing, you will drive efficiency and effectiveness across functional group support to CI CapEx projects and sites, particularly EHS and Procurement. **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 **Privacy statement** BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud. **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.