Job Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION
Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager with experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing small facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of that plant's capital project's group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate front end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project.
- Lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request.
- Lead preparation of the funding documents for the project working with the Project Team, Site Area Personnel, and Finance Group.
- Based on project requirements, assemble a team of qualified personnel of various disciplines to execute the project.
- Set up cost control in SAP and manage cost, schedule, and scope within corporate guidelines.
- Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
- Prepare progress reports as needed.
- Perform Engineering review as required.
- Execute project while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.
- Provides services and support for pre-startup and commissioning activities.
- Responsible for final close-out reporting and all documentation required for the project.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with 10+ years of industry related experience managing capital projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as stage & gate, cost control, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.
- Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start up.
- Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of chemical or related manufacturing facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
- Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
- Self-motivated/Self-directed.
- Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Good meeting facilitation skills.
- Good working knowledge of the procurement process.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module (preferable).
- Knowledge of ASME, API, AISC, PIP, ASCE, RAGAGEPs, and other pertinent engineering standards.
