Capital Projects Manager, Continuous Improvement Project
dsm-firmenich
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Schenectady • New York • United States
Visit company websiteExplore more
Salary
💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per year
About the role
- Develop, plan, and execute capital projects involving improvements in safety, energy efficiency, increases in production capacity, improvements in product manufacturing costs and quality, infrastructure upgrades, design and installation of new equipment.
- Develops capital investments projects following the appropriate stage gate methodology.
- Creates, optimizes, and drives structured schedules and project plans.
- Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
- Leads the development of capital projects scope and objectives in support of the business strategy concerning clients and stakeholders.
- Provide project leadership and effective decision making throughout each project.
- Manages and promotes effective teamwork by engaging both Facilities as well as including key clients and stakeholders.
- Develops and leads the scheduling, planning, control, and effective coordination of all the parallel activities related to each project and maintains project schedule through minimal unanticipated schedule challenges.
- Identify and implement creative solutions while being Pro-active in solving challenging project issues.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (preferred Chemical or Mechanical).
- Minimum 5 years’ experience managing capital projects in Chemical or pharmaceutical or Food and beverage facilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SAP 9.
- ARIBA, AutoCAD and Project Management software a plus.
- Proven experience in managing capital projects in chemical manufacturing plants and construction project management skills.
- Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR).
- Working knowledge and experience in the use of the Stage Gate Process for high valued Capital projects.
- Experience in total project delivery (from concept to validation / commissioning and startup process).
- EIT / PE License a plus.
- Excellent planning, organizing, analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated project controls skills in budgeting, project change management, reporting and forecasting, scheduling, claims and financial project cash flow management.
- Demonstrated business acumen.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
- Hands on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory and government agencies.
Benefits
- Full healthcare benefits day one – medical, dental, eye, and life insurance.
- 401K with generous company match.
- Paid holiday, 18 days PTO + 2 floating holidays.
- Competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
- Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
- A culture that lifts you up - with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
capital project managementprocess hazard analysisprocess safety managementpre-startup safety reviewproject deliverybudgetingproject change managementreportingschedulingfinancial project cash flow management
Soft skills
planningorganizinganalysisproblem-solvingbusiness acumeninterpersonal communicationverbal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsnegotiation
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in EngineeringEIT LicensePE License