Capital Project Manager - Lake Charles LA

Burrow Global is currently looking for an early-career Capital Project Manager to work for a client in the Lake Charles, LA area.

The Capital Project Manager will manage maintenance and new capital projects from conception through turnover to operations utilizing the stage gate process. The Capital Project Manager will identify and develop the project requirements and then develop the project scope and plan to meet those requirements. This position will involve project scope development, cost estimation, preliminary and detailed design, PHA reviews, procurement, construction, and commissioning and turnover to operations.

The incumbent will coordinate with cross-functional teams, applying project management experience, skills, and tools to support small capital projects in the $25k – 250k range. 

Daily Responsibilities:

• Align with key stakeholders to identify project requirements to meet defined business needs. Ensure appropriate involvement of all stakeholders for the project.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, on the direction of the project.
• Develop and manage the project scope and project management plan.
• Champion the project change management process.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop bid packages and technically evaluate bid proposals.
• Evaluate and endorse project cost estimates, cost control reports, and project schedules.
• Monitor and control engineering, consultant, and construction contractor performance.
• Support the development and management of the procurement plan and expediting plan.
• Develop and implement a project risk management plan.
• Comply to all regulatory principles.
• Provide regular update to the corporate portfolio for the budgeting forecasts, actual expenditure.
• Long term budget planning for capital projects.
• Play a proactive role in the ongoing refinement of project quality processes.
• Lead or participate in various meetings.
• Project Management skills through all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Have some experience with Project Management methodologies, contracting strategies, best practices, and tools.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge including process engineering, process safety, civil-structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation / analyzers, process automation, environment/health/safety/security, and construction management.
• Working knowledge of SAP- Project Systems module.
• Proficient with contract management.
• Technical understanding of the installation of manufacturing systems, processes and equipment.
• Understanding of Project Risks and Risk Management (dependencies, resource constraints, critical paths, scope creep etc.)
• Understand the project plan with understanding dependencies and critical path items.
• MS Project or Primavera experience
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, the ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participate in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company. Participates in and completes required training programs.

Educational Background and Experience:

• BS Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Eng with 5 years project management experience managing scope, schedule and execution of capital projects in a petrochemical or refinery environment.
• Excellent project coordination and management skills. 
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office tools.
• Proficient with scheduling software such as Primavera P6.
• Experience with SAP a plus.
• Excellent writing/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Able to solve complex problems and offer solutions by the appropriate resources.
• Able to build relationships and lead teams from across all organizational lines.
• Knowledge of sound engineering principles, practices and methods, environmental regulations, engineering project management methods, workplace safety, and budgeting,

Salary : $25,000 - $250,000