Project Manager

Job Description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing capital projects, facility renovations/retrofits, process improvements, equipment installations, and utility installations and modifications.

Essential Job Functions

Provides necessary leadership for managing small, medium, and large projects

Facilitates collection of project requirements, objectives and expectations

Maintains consistent communications with project teams and leadership

Leads definition of project objectives, scope development, and front-end engineering to support project development and execution

Prepares and submits budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports; monitors costs incurred; identifies budget issues

Monitors project milestones and deliverables

Negotiates with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials

Plans, schedules, or coordinates project activities to meet deadlines

Produces and distributes project documents; manages project documentation; ensures engineering drawings and related documents properly handled, labeled, searchable, versions noted, etc.

Monitors progress of projects; adjusts as necessary to ensure successful completion

Reviews the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

Develops and updates project plans including information related to objectives, schedules, funding, and staffing

Provides proposal review and approval modifications to project plans

Reviews and reports project outcomes/risks to appropriate management channels

Conducts post-project evaluations; identifies opportunities for improvement

Manages all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures

Oversees project controls including project cost estimating, planning/scheduling, project benchmarking, effective cost control/forecasting, effective project progress control, contracting/procurement-plans, cash flow management and financial status of the project

Evaluates project team members’, project managers’, or other project related positions’ performance against requirements of project

Directs daily work of Project Engineers supporting major projects; ensures fulfillment of roles and responsibilities

Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and/or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate

Performs other duties assigned by management that generally fall within the expected scope of this position

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Experience & KSA’s Required

Minimum of 10 years’ experience in plant related construction projects

Proven leadership and influencing skills; training in project management required

Project Engineering experience in Petrochemical, chemical, or refining industry is a plus

Thorough knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and other project-related activities; able to emphasize interfaces and interdependencies of all project work and disciplines

Experienced in and understanding of cost controls, budgeting or other financial components of project management; negotiation skills; financial knowledge important

Resourceful, creative and able to work with limited resources and staff

Ability to work without direct supervision to accomplish goals and meet schedules

Possesses strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; ability to evaluate situations and act accordingly

Solid presentation skills; ability to create presentations as necessary

Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments

Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications used by this position and at Company

Fluent in English language including reading, writing and speaking; ability to read and write at a minimum of high school level; ability to clearly communicate to all levels in organization

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering helpful

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Competencies

All Company Core Competencies

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires an employee to be in an office environment, outside, and exposed to various chemicals and compounds, including fumes and smells, some of them hazardous. The employee may enter confined spaces and work in elevated environments. Employee may experience a range of temperatures from -10 degrees F to 100+ degrees F when outside. Employee must be able to wear PPE required by the location. General office noise may be experienced and louder sounds and vibrations when outside. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All environments are safe with appropriate PPE.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, including long distances, sit, stand, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may be required to climb ladders/tanks up to 50’ in height. The employee may be required to enter confined spaces. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air, rail, bus, or car.