CAPEX Project Manager

About the role

Based in Chicago Heights, IL, Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced CAPEX Project Manager who is responsible for a project's outcome in HSE, project performance, budget, and schedule. They are responsible for engaging the key stakeholders of the plant to ensure the project objectives are met. They will be developing a detailed scope, design and construction packets, issuing and accepting permits, scheduling with production downtime, and overseeing contractors' safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from inception to completion to achieve the proposed results
• Communicate design plans and progress to the plant
• Work with the plant to create the best results
• Use the established project management systems, tools, and processes
• Develop MOC and offer HSE documentation for each project
• Lead the construction manager, vendors, and contractors for the project, update project tracking documents
• Use Ariba and other programs for entering POs, invoices, other documents, update site files and close out documents for the project
• Manage contractors to complete the tasks safely and as designed; responsible for the quality of the contractors' work; coordinate and communicate schedule and needs to the plant and contractors
• Investigate improved manufacturing processes and techniques and implement where appropriate to drive improvements in cost, safety, quality or efficiency
• Establish engineering standards for use at all facilities and with contract engineer firms
• Lead by example and drive an incident free workplace; PTW program compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical) OR a minimum of 5 years of related experience as a project manager
• Strong competency in engineering/construction project management and capital budget management
• Ability to track projects, develop design and construction packets, and lead project meetings
• Solid, working knowledge of chemical processing equipment and industry standards

Pay

The base salary for this position ranges from $90,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $121,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.