The Corporate Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all phases of execution of assigned capital and major maintenance projects, from Project Initiation through Project Closeout, including engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up. The PM works with the Operations Team to develop the CAPEX Plan, including identifying the full Project Scope and Budget.
The PM ensures the Objectives of Projects are completed within the prescribed Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Quality constraints. The PM coordinates all Project activity with the Operations Team to ensure that Project Plans are consistent with Operational constraints, such as planned maintenance activity and outages.
The PM provides strategic project management expertise and guidance. The PM manages all projects using our client's project management process and complies with all requirements while ensuring conformance to all regulations and policies regarding safety and environmental.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Serves as the Project Team Leader on large capital projects and executes the overall Project according to Scope, Schedule, Cost, and Quality constraints.
Works with the Operations Team in the development of the Project Scope and Conceptual Design.
Develops an overall Project Execution Plan, including identifying required resources, communications plan, procurement plan, schedules, budgets, etc.
Coordinates with the Operations Team to ensure that Project Plans are consistent with Operational constraints, such as planned maintenance activity and outages.
Responsible for ongoing overall Project Monitoring and Control, including Project Cost Control, Forecasting, Schedule updates, and Reporting.
Facilitates Project Change Management.
Coordinates Project Status with the Project Management Office, including Forecasts and Project Change Management.
Collaborates with the Area Buyer and Production to ensure efficient project procurement practices.
Collaborates with the Corporate Capital Procurement Manager to develop a project procurement plan.
Provides the Procurement Manager with bid packages and jointly performs bid evaluations.
Effectively executes and complies with all phases of our client's project management process.
Directs and coordinates internal and external resources assigned to projects.
Manages outside engineering companies and contractors, either directly or through construction managers.
Manages the process of project completion, acceptance, and closure.
Works with sales, operations, and maintenance to meet customer requirements while implementing projects.
Job Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor of Engineering or related field.
8+ years of project engineering management experience within an industrial environment.
Ability to communicate internally and externally.
Experience executing Projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Strong engineering skills.
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong problem resolution abilities.
Demonstrable teamwork and maturity with a strong work ethic.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time outside the base office to multiple locations in the US and Canada, including possible travel overseas.