Project Manger

About the Role

At Green America (a Quikrete company), we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Project Manager, the primary objective is to provide engineering services and project management skills to implement capital projects to improve cement plant operations and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare capital project scope, cost estimates, justifications, and cost control tracking to ensure budgetary compliance and successful start-up and operation of projects.
• Coordinates and leads field representatives, contractors, and suppliers to ensure correctness, quality, and timely completion of projects.
• Ensure successful project execution through studies and modifications.
• Developed studies may prompt investments or modifications with support from contractors or personnel.
• Promote new technologies and concepts for competitiveness.
• Provide information and training on new installations.
• Provides training to plant personnel on new equipment usage.
• Provides leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating, as the situation requires.
• Participates with plant production and maintenance teams to provide engineering resources and knowledge transfer, including RCA and other problem-solving tools.
• Maintain required documentation for vendor access.
• Follow internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with plant personnel and contractors, as the role requires autonomy and initiative due to the Plant Manager's focus on short-term issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil).
• Previous mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial 24/7 plant operations.
• Strong conceptual and operational planning skills, project management skills, budgeting, and cost control methods.
• Reads, analyzes, and interprets technical information, structural and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through personal standards of conduct, work ethics, project initiation and ability to delegate.
• Demonstrated commissioning leadership skills.
• Above average computer skills.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office Suites, Project, and CAD.
• Leadership capabilities with supervisory/managerial career aspirations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations.
• Must be able to meet unscheduled responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.
• Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.).

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.