Project Engineer

The Project Manager – is the single point of accountability for the end-to-end execution of assigned Capital projects in the range of $1M to $5M and may execute projects up to $10M.

Working with leadership, technology, maintenance, operations, engineering, safety and quality, the Project Manager is accountable to the site(s) for capital projects implementation, status reporting and optimal utilization of site team/external engineering in compliance with site(s) and corporate work processes.

Project Manager implies the position is Leverageable meaning she/he could be responsible for several projects across multiple sites in a country, small projects and is Site Minor Program Leader at the same site

Ø Coordinates with Project Sponsor and Divisional Engineering Director to develop Business Objectives Letter.

Ø Leads and provides input into developing the project objectives.

Ø Coordinates with the Site Engineering Manager / Regional Engineering Manager to develop project execution strategy and priorities to support achievement of business objectives.

Ø Coordinates with Finance to develop project economic model to support project justification and prioritization.

Ø Provides leadership for an effective and cohesive team by ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood, team member workloads are reasonable, cross-function communications are adequate for both internal and external members.

Ø Works with high performing teams from an external engineering partner.

Ø Regularly engages the project steering team to ensure alignment with business and functional direction, seek help with issue resolution and provide status updates throughout the project’s execution.

Ø Defines and analyzes Key Performance Indicators to ensure overall performance expectations for the project are met and communicates results to the steering team and appropriate functional leaders.

Ø Works with Process Engineers / Manufacturing Technology for developing strong Basic Data.

Ø Works with project team and engineering leadership to identify appropriate design deliverables.

Ø Ensures all the required EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) reviews are held, and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements are incorporated into the facility design and installation.

Ø Engages Process Hazard Analysis experts when needed

Ø Understands Front-End Loading (FEL) process.

Ø Leads the team in identifying non-cap alternatives or lower capital options, evaluating scope options, conducting risks analyses, and developing mitigation plans.

Ø Leads project gatekeeping reviews.

Ø Engages early and independently with Sourcing organization during FEL to align on Contracting and Procurement strategies.

Ø Drives the use of preferred vendors / suppliers and alliances partners.

Ø Ensures site personnel are staffed and prepared for commissioning, pre-start-up reviews, and start-up of the new facilities, including training, procedure updates, maintenance records updates, qualification plans etc.

Ø Ensures schedules are aligned with supply chain and operations/maintenance needs, such as Turn-Arounds (TARs), to determine when outages are available if necessary.

Ø Responsible for the safe execution of all field construction activities leveraging, when needed, Construction Management through Engineering contractors.

Ø Prepares preliminary construction safety plan.

Ø Applies Life Saving Principles and applicable EHS standards.

Ø Actively pursues continuous improvement in EHS and pursues the interdependent state of project team.

Ø Leads Job Safety Analysis/Safe Work Permit development and “toolbox” meetings prior to contractor work

Ø Performs meaningful safety audits and tracks safety observations.

Ø Runs constructability reviews and integrates findings in Scopes of Work.

Ø Works with procurement to set up and execute bid meetings.

Ø Can develop and maintain a construction schedule.

Ø Manages contractor adherence to scopes of work.

Ø Develops detailed cost estimate following Estimating Guidelines requirements.

Ø Structures the estimate using the appropriate scope breakdowns e.g., Design Areas, WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), construction packages.

Ø Develops and maintains integrated project schedule.

Ø Runs critical path analysis to adjust project team efforts and keep project on track.

Ø Prepares funding requests and establishes baseline forecasts for monthly capital and non-cap expenditures.

Ø Provides monthly Cost Control and update Forecast according to real progress vs plans.

Ø Ensures only changes consistent with the business and project objectives are approved.

v Bachelor or master’s degree in Process or equivalent technical experience in Engineering fields: Process / Chemical Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Bio-Tech, Food Technology Engineering

v Good understanding of the Stage Gated Model of Capital Execution process (CEP)

v Demonstrated Ability to effectively self-manage and prioritize multiple Tasks

v Demonstrated Ability to lead and work effectively with diverse Teams

v Minimum 5 years of experience in capital project management and implementing projects in active operating/production areas

v Good oral and written communication skills in English

v Construction Safety Rules & Regulations (OSHA 510 or equivalent)

v Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus