Project Manager

Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Office - Charlotte, NC
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Bachelor Degree
Travel Percentage
Up to 30%
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Project Management
Description
At Midrex, you will do work that matters alongside people who believe you matter. The work won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. You’ll be part of a great team—with plenty of autonomy—to bring out your best. And you’ll be well compensated and have a best-in-class benefits package. Take a look:

• Competitive benefits effective from Day 1
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching (up to 6%)
• Profit sharing with 401(k) kicker
• Generous overtime for qualified positions
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Raffles for professional sports tickets
• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible home/office work practices
• Paid time to volunteer
• Employee recognition awards
  
  

Since 1987, Midrex has been the world leader in direct reduction technology, offering the best proven method for decarbonization in the iron and steel industry available today. Our rapid growth is transforming the steel industry and our planet. And none of it would be possible without our people, who bring vision, compassion, and extraordinary expertise to this work every day. So, if you’re looking to do big work in a small-team environment, Midrex is just the place for you.
Qualifications
The Project Manager has overall responsibility for detailed planning and execution of all activities required to develop, design, source, construct and commission a successful DRI plant project. The Project Manager will ensure project activities are planned, sequenced and executed in a manner that optimizes project delivery and balances scope, schedule, cost and risk. The Project Manager will provide leadership and direction to a multi-disciplined matrixed team to achieve these requirements. The Project Manager will also serve as the key interface and maintain client relations throughout the project. Additionally, the Project Manager will also be responsible for frequent interface and coordination with partners (consortium), contractors and vendors. The Project Manager is a critical position within Midrex and performs a significant role in the execution of large scale industrial Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) plant projects valued in excess of $100 million. This position will support one or more projects/programs of varying size and complexity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serves as the senior leader on the Midrex project team. May have one or more direct reports.
  
  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinates all Midrex internal efforts (sales, engineering, procurement, project controls, quality, construction, operations, etc.) and external efforts (with the client, partners, vendors and subcontractors) in order to optimize the project plan and execute the project.
• Provides support to the Sales team throughout project development to clarify scopes of work, define work plans, develop preliminary project schedule, and participate in meetings with prospective clients.
• Assists with development of proposals, cost estimates and specifications by defining and clarifying scope of engineering, scope of supply, and field services. The Project Manager signs off on the as-sold cost estimate.
• Co-leads the Project Kick-off Meeting along with the Sales team, issues meeting minutes and ensures timely resolution of outstanding issues from the meeting.
• The Project Manager is responsible for preparing a Project Management Plan (also referred to as the Project Quality Plan or PQP) for each project. The PQP is a comprehensive plan containing the detailed scope or work, project organization chart, schedule, quality plan, document distribution matrix, and other defined information required for assuring a successful project.
• Ensures adequate manpower is assigned to the project and establishes the project organizational chart.
• Oversees the development of and adherence to a logically driven project schedule (in Primavera P6) that achieves all defined milestones and other committed dates throughout the project life. Project Managers must have a strong grasp on key scheduling concepts such as baselining, float, variance, crashing of activities, etc.
• The Project Manager is responsible for achieving the financial objectives for the project and oversees the development and ongoing application of project cost reporting. The Project Manager must have a strong grasp of the Earned Value methodology as well as with budgeting, forecasting, cost variances and risk management.
• The Project Manager, along with support from the Project Engineer and Project Controls, will conduct monthly project reviews to senior management to provide a clear status of the project. Project Manager will also develop and report out to the client in the detail and frequency as specified in the contract.
• Responsible for the Scope Management and preventing scope creep throughout the lifecycle. Project Managers ensure that Midrex fulfills its contractual obligations. For all scope changes or new scope items, Project Managers must diligently manage (through the Change Management process) to ensure that the company is fairly compensated and provided with sufficient schedule.
• Responsible for the development and assembly of all client Change Order requests using team resources as required. Approved Change Orders (internal and external) must be coordinated through Project Controls and Corporate Accounting to ensure they are captured in the ERP system.
• Responsible for Quality Management throughout the project lifecycle. Quality Management is a broad term that encompasses ensuring that the project team follows all organizational work processes and procedures. Quality Management also entails ensuring that Midrex produces and supplies high quality engineering products and high-quality manufactured goods, materials and equipment.
• Reviews and approves the quality inspection plan developed by the Inspection Engineer/Coordinator, Project Engineer and Project Lead Discipline Engineers. The Project Manager oversees the resolution of all NCRs, CARs, customer complaints and punch list items and approves all goods prior to being released for shipment.
• Responsible for the Health and Safety of team members working on the project. Project Managers shall establish a strong safety culture where site personnel feel free to discuss safety performance, risks and concerns.
• Develops the site Safety Plan. This may be done in conjunction with the client. Safety plan must include names, contact information, address, maps, etc. for the nearest emergency medical facility. This plan should be provided in English as well as other local languages used at site. Safety plan should also specify PPE requirements for the project.
• Project Manager shall ensure team members receive and are up to date on mandated safety training prior to performing work on site.
• Oversee the execution of the procurement plan, reviews bid evaluations and approve all vendors selections. Coordinates with the Purchasing Manager and Midrex legal department to ensure Purchase Order Terms and Conditions are aligned with client contract requirements. Review and approve buy requisitions and Purchase Orders through the workflow process.
• Responsible for coordinating internal review of all warranty claims and ensuring timely resolution.
• Provides direction and leadership to the site adviser team consisting of construction managers, field engineers, material coordinator, as well as commissioning and operations personnel.
• Develops training plans and commissioning plans through coordination with the client. Responsible for the Records Administration process throughout the life of the project. Provide direction and guidance to the Project Document administrator for project transmittals through the PDM system. Protects all Midrex secret, proprietary and sensitive information. Ensures only those with a strict need to know are provided access to these documents and in accordance with Midrex policies.
• Ensure meeting minutes are captured for all meetings and actions are addressed in a timely manner.
• Responsible for project closeout including as-built drawings, archival of documents, negotiated settlements, contract closure, lessons learned, etc.
• Perform additional assignments as may be requested by the Director of Projects/Senior Project Manager, including travel and field assignments required to carry out assigned tasks.
  
  

Skills/Abilities:
Required:

• 10 years of hands-on project management experience in an EPC or EP environment. Preferably within the iron or steel industry and with international experience.
• Proficiency with an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) software (such as SmarTeam, Documentum, etc.) as well as with document workflows and management.
• Proficiency with common computer applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Adobe, etc.).
• Ability to interface with all levels of the project team, Midrex senior management, clients, vendors, construction partners, etc. Confident and comfortable leading presentations to executive management.
• Must be a critical thinker with a focus on solving and overcoming challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills are required.
  
  

Preferred:

• 5 years of industrial construction exposure and experience desired.
• General knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and how the project financials directly influence the overall company's revenue and profit recognition process.
• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification and Professional Engineer (PE) registration are desired.
• OSHA 10 certified (OSHA 30 desired).
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering. Mechanical preferred but will consider Chemical, Electrical or Civil.
  
  

Travel Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support project needs.
• Travel demands change throughout the project lifecycle with lower demands early in the project during the engineering and procurement phases and with higher demands during commissioning, startup and performance testing.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to move around a project site, including climbing large structures.
  
  

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Midrex is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Midrex will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the People and Culture department.