What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Site Project Manager position at Richard Design Services, Inc.?
Richard Design Services (RDS) is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager for an onsite position.
Position Summary:
The project manager reports to the company project lead. This position is responsible for developing and executing the assigned portfolio of projects which will support continuous improvements of safety, reliability, facility optimization, and other values (e.g., production, risk reduction, environmental improvements etc.) at the facility. The projects will be managed and executed under the guidelines of the company and site-specific project development and execution processes. The project manager is also responsible for the safe and efficient development and execution of capital and expense projects. These projects will be delivered maintaining the Company’s core values
Responsibilities:
- Manages a portfolio of projects and provides key input into the facility planning budget.
- Manage all phases of project development and execution with an emphasis on safety and performance specifications.
- Supports all phases of the project and leads the coordination of work including, safety, process design, front end engineering and design, detailed design, procurement, cost control, schedules, quality, construction planning, execution planning, and commissioning.
- Coordinate, plan, schedule, and execute technical activities for assigned plant projects. Monitor and control expenditures within limitations of project budget. Prepare interim and completion project reports.
- Ability to lead a multi-discipline team of engineers, designers from engineering and construction contractors assigned to projects. There will no direct company employees reporting to this position.
- Ensures the technical integrity of the project, including compliance with the project scope, specifications, sound engineering judgement and company basic engineering design documents. Assure as-built and project close out documentation is completed and stored in document control systems.
- Thoroughly understand and comply with the technical management of change (MOC) process and utilize it in support of capital projects and routine facility changes.
- Deliver projects that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient LNG operations which are executed on time and on budget.
- Comply with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures following the highest ethical standards.
- Participate in regulatory agency audits.
- Reinforce safety and environmental awareness through frequent job observations and by interfacing with plant personnel.
- Work with engineering and construction department to provide support and assure O & M interests are represented on major projects. Participates in equipment factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests (SATs).
- Interact with and support commercial operations, compliance, regulatory affairs, and other departments as required.
- Complete site walk-downs to support project development requirements.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; professional registration is desirable.
- Experience: Seven plus years of experience as a project manager out of which a minimum of two (2) years of experience shall be at an operating facility such as oil refining, petrochemical or specialty chemical plant, midstream storage or LNG facility. Recent experience with LNG is preferred, however, refining, petrochemical, NGL, cryogenic natural gas processing, or other hydrocarbon processing experience may be acceptable.
- Strong leadership and administrative abilities are required.
- An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of an organization and with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
- Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate, and maintain the LNG terminal and Liquefaction production facilities.
- Possess the personality and ability to relate to and to establish a mutually respectful relationship with 1) management, 2) peers and 3) the various facility level workers (Plant Manager, plant supervision and plant workers) whom are all responsible for ensuring good operations.
- Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines.
- Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills.
- Accomplished public speaker, able to create and deliver industry-specific presentations.
- Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project, and PowerPoint.
RDS is dedicated to providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).