Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Essential Functions

• Follows and enforces all safety policies and procedures including use of safety equipment (PPE) and equipment safeguards.
• Performs Job Hazard Analyses, Safety Observations, and training as required.
• Responsible for the safe performance of contract work in the facility.
• Works to advance and promote the safety culture of the site.
• Leads the project governance process for their projects, including scheduling/conducting routine stakeholder reviews, managing change control, and monitoring project execution metrics.
• Determines the feasibility of proposed projects and recommends structural, mechanical, electrical, operational or other requirements, for Sr. management approval.
• Captures and coordinates cross-functional scope, design, and project reviews.
• Coordinates and supervises the implementation process for priority projects. Responsible for performance to budget and timeline for his or her projects.
• Sets up and coordinates with contractors, design engineers, and specialists to ensure project completion.
• Ensures that specifications, material requirements, drawings and estimating of project costs are completed, compiles the results and prepares recommendations / capital appropriations.
• Prepares purchase requisitions for equipment and services to ensure the completion of projects.
• Submits recommendations on Safety, Quality, and Efficiency initiatives and projects to Senior Management for approval.
• Prepares activity reports to keep others informed about the status of projects and activities.
• Submits periodic budget and status reports on capital items under his or her control.
• Develops / submits project lists, justifications and cost estimates for the capital planning process.
• Prepares SOP's for engineering functions, production operations, plant processes, and general procedures.
• Prepares and organizes engineering drawings and standards for buildings, equipment and processes.
• Makes informed recommendations for improved operations.
• Provides engineering assistance to other departments as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical preferred) with a detailed knowledge of process design, controls, project management, mechanical design, and construction methods and their practical application.
• A minimum of 7 years (10 years - ideal) of experience including project management and scheduling, plant operations, equipment maintenance and process control equipment and theory.
• Previous experience leading large capital projects ($2-10M+) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence and aptitude to communicate with a broad range of teams from executives, engineering, and operations core team / construction workers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with project management software (MS Project, Primavera) is desired.