Project Manager Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager will manage corporate capital projects from idea inception through project

development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and close out.

Project Manager will create, lead, and manage project teams to safely meet the established goal(s) of

projects on time and within budget. Corporate capital projects can range from $1 to $150MM in cost

and project schedules can range from several months to a few years. This individual will work closely

with Business Units, Manufacturing, Engineering, Technical Services, Capital Accounting, Finance,

Strategic Sourcing, and other corporate functions throughout the life of projects. The Project Manager

will coordinate the effort of both internal and external engineering professionals to ensure the timely

and cost-effective completion of project designs related to assigned projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Manage and support project development team resources and resulting efforts through USG’s

· Project Development Model

· Develop Decision Support Packages, consisting of accurate and achievable scopes of work,

estimates, schedules, execution plans, drawings, and specifications, needed for business teams

to make decisions around the approval of capital projects

· Ensure the continued dedication to safety excellence in the execution of all projects

· Create, lead, and hold accountable the needed resources, internal and external, to execute

approved capital projects within the established budget and schedule

· Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing on procurement and contracting activities

· Ensure strict adherence to approved scopes of work and utilize the Project Variance Request

process to closely scrutinize and approve variances in the approved scope of work

· Ensure project execution plans are well defined and followed

· Effective and timely communication with all relevant parties, including monthly presentation to

key stakeholders and leadership for strategic capital projects

· Ensure appropriate documentation of the project is properly kept and recorded

· Management of multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring effective progress on each

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to travel both domestically and internationally is required, approximately 20 to 50% travel.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field required

Experience

· A minimum of 5 years of escalating professional experience with industry

· Prior experience participating in large projects

Required Skills

· Understanding of project management techniques

· Engineering and technical abilities to understand and provide input on the design, development,

· and construction of manufacturing equipment, processes, and infrastructure

· Capable of promoting a high level of safety awareness and performance within project teams

· Excellent business ethics

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, visual) skills

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize time-sensitive tasks

· Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

· Ability to work independently and effectively lead strategic work through cross-functional teams

· Proven record of problem solving and decisiveness

Preferred Skills

· Familiarity with USG’s businesses and manufacturing processes

· Experience in managing consultants and contractors

· Prior experience with supply and construction contracts

Position midpoint may be adjusted based on the skills and experience of the candidate.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran