What are the responsibilities and job description for the EPC Project Manager position at Synectics Inc.?
Job Duties
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
- This position reports directly to the Director of Clean Energy Project Development with the primary assignment of supporting the Natural Gas Development Manager as well as other Development Managers as needed.
- Precisely define the scope of the project; prepare the project schedule, and update the schedule as it evolves; propose the project budget, and then manage the project so that it doesn't cause cost overruns
- Ensure the project team has the supplies and human resources necessary to get the project done on time and on budget; identify and minimize potential risks to the project timeline and budget; ensure all project team members understand what their responsibilities are; communicate the project's progression to management; and ensure the quality of the team's work and any supplies or materials used by the team
- Provide a positive customer interface while addressing project scope, safety, quality, schedule, and cost issues.
- Direct high quality communication with the customer is very important.
- Communicate effectively across the organization to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Work with support groups such as engineering, scheduling, cost controls, construction, and startup and testing staff to ensure that proper alignments and support occur.
- Work with Architect/Engineering firms to ensure high quality and timely support occurs on assigned projects.
- Perform presentations when appropriate.
- Travel to job locations within Michigan will be anticipated 25% depending on the location of the project or for department meetings and/or training.
- Work a flexible schedule that supports the demands and needs of the department and Plant.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
- Applied engineering or equivalent working experience; including project management experience.
- Project Management Professional certification is preferred.
- Experience in natural gas generating plant development, project management, and construction is preferred.
- The candidate must know the business of project management and have good project management skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to actively align the project with the department and Company business needs and goals.
- Good communication skills including conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to solve a range of problems quickly utilizing project management methodologies.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.