
Lead Project Manager
Solstice Advanced Materials
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Baton Rouge • Louisiana • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,000 - $178,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
- Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied
- Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders
- Work closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects.
- Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR)
- Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
- Monitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management)
- Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis
- Interface with key sites and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources.
- Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed
- Handle necessary eMOC items in areas assigned and PSSR requirements on projects assigned
- Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects
- Advocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
- Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers
- Oversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees
- Deliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs
- Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects
- Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans
- Identify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers
- Coordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors
- Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met
- Regularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays
- Maintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects
- Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services
- Prepare work order packages for construction
- Be an advocate for safety awareness with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.
Requirements
- BS degree in Engineering
- Minimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes
- BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
- Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred
- Strong working knowledge of plant operations and processes preferred
- Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
- Experience working with contract engineering firms
- Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects
- Prior experience with SAP is preferred
- Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)
Benefits
- employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Educational Assistance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
- 12 Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
capital project managementrisk assessmentsbudgetingengineering designprocurementconstruction executionproject controlscost controlearned value managementforecasting
Soft Skills
leadershipteam buildingcommunicationmentoringcustomer satisfactionproblem solvingsafety awarenessstakeholder managementresource managementcollaboration
Certifications
BS degree in EngineeringSix Sigma GreenbeltSix Sigma BlackbeltProject Management Professional (PMP)