Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.
Project Manager
The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project execution with strict adherence to the Boccard principles of Prevention, Quality, and Productivity. They will ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, anticipate and address safety issues, and promptly report any violations. Quality is a top priority and the incumbent will be accountable for meeting contractual standards for installations. As Project Manager, the incumbent will follow Boccard Project Management System guidelines and best practices to deliver projects safely, on time, on spec, and within budget.
Position Functions
Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place
Accountable for delivering the project On Time, On Spec, and On Budget
Track Project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure. Manage project budgets and report estimated versus actual costs, against physical progress. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances
Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs
Play an active role in maintaining the good relationship between the company and the client
Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and main point of contact for customer on project related communication
Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments
Execute and follow requests for modification to orders in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
Prepare and manage staffing plans - Identify the need for internal and external resources
Manage the project team, organize and lead internal meetings. Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
Apply standard Engineering practices to complete and/or review calculations, spreadsheets, drawings, piping layouts, and functional descriptions. Plan and coordinate with various departments the completion of tasks / milestones: to be delivered on time and on spec: design review, P&ID, 3D, highlighted P&IDs
Manage and validate the technical calculations, specifications
Work closely with the Supply Chain department: Plan the Supply Chain Kick Off meeting and comply with internal purchase order rules of engagements
Write and validate reception protocols and approve installations
Coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects (may oversee equipment installation as necessary)
Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
Schedule and supervise the start-up
Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates
Prepare and provide project status reports to upper management / direct supervisor
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing engineering or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years' of proven experience in project management or five (5) years' experience as a Process Engineer - in life sciences (food & beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, etc.).
Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
Comprehension of P&IDs, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
Competency in MS suite and other data entry software
Strong Leadership skills
Ability to work autonomously and to complete tasks without supervision
Good organizational skills
A strong interest in technical tasks along with a strong willingness to learn