Job Description
Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager with experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing small facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of that plant's capital project's group.
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project (FEL 2).
• Lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request.
• Execute project while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.
• Lead preparation of the funding documents for the project working with the Project Team, Site Area Personnel, and Finance Group.
• Based on project requirements, assemble a team of qualified personnel of various disciplines to execute the project.
• Manage the execution of the project through remaining stages and gates (FEL 3 to project close-out)
• Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
• Provides services and support for pre-startup and commissioning activities.
• Responsible for final close out reporting and all documentation required for the project.
• Set up cost control in SAP and manage cost, schedule, and scope within corporate guidelines.
• Perform Engineering review as required.
• Act as role model for other less experienced engineers and mentor/coach as appropriate.
• Prepare progress reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Candidate should have a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, with 10 years of industry related experience and 5 years' experience managing projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices including earned value, change management, project controls, and forecasting.
• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start-up.
• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of chemical or related manufacturing facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
• Self-motivated/Self-directed.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of IPA's stage and gate work process for project management.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Good meeting facilitation skills.
• Good working knowledge of the procurement process.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module (preferable).
• Knowledge of industry pertinent engineering standards.

About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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