Janel Atwood
About Janel Atwood
Janel Atwood is a Project Manager at ExxonMobil, overseeing a $1.5 billion project portfolio in Beijing, China. She has extensive experience in capital projects across multiple countries and specializes in execution planning, engineering management, and relationship building.
Project Manager at ExxonMobil
Janel Atwood currently serves as a Project Manager - Infrastructure & Offplots at ExxonMobil, a position she has held since 2019 in Beijing, China. In this role, she oversees a project portfolio valued at $1.5 billion, encompassing power transmission and distribution, water systems, pipelines, tank farms, jetties, and buildings.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Janel Atwood has a long history with ExxonMobil, holding various roles since 2005. She started as a Project Controls Engineer before advancing to positions including Project Controls Lead, Safety Supervisor, Professional Development Advisor, and Project Business Manager. Notably, she served as a Strategic Planning Advisor from 2017 to 2019 in Houston, Texas Area, and as a Project Business Manager from 2014 to 2017 in Yuzhno Sakhalinsk, Russia.
Education Background
Janel Atwood earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Purdue University, studying from 1997 to 2002. She also attended the Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1970.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Janel Atwood possesses extensive technical expertise in execution planning, engineering management, cost and schedule control, contracting, behavior-based safety systems, logistics, and interface management. Her experience spans building capital projects in various locations, including China, Russia, Spain, and multiple sites in the United States.
Focus on Relationship Building
Janel Atwood emphasizes relationship building with contractors, government authorities, vendors, joint venture partners, and customers. She believes that fostering a supportive and trusting environment enables everyone to fully contribute and thrive, which she considers essential to the success of her projects.