Project Coordinator- Travel Required

Position Title:

Project Manager Employment Type:

Full-Time – Salaried - Exempt Sign on Bonus* up to $2,500 At

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nergy (SIRE), we are a high-energy, forward-looking powerhouse on a mission to engineer the smartest, cleanest energy on the planet! We are ambitious and refuse to stand still - we are constantly innovating, smashing goals, and unlocking cool new technologies that push our fast-paced operations to the absolute next level. We don’t just build renewable energy - we build a team people want to be part of. We lead with a people-centric culture that invests in its team to ensure you have a stable, high-impact career at the center of something big. SIRE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager owns the delivery of all projects at the plant, from small maintenance and process improvement projects to large capital and construction projects. Every project is expected to land on budget, on schedule and on scope. The Project Manager uses proven project controls methods and tools to set a realistic baseline, track cost and schedule closely, control changes, and close projects out cleanly. We are looking for an engineer with strong business sense who wants to grow and manage larger groups. Manage plant projects from start to finish, including capital, construction, equipment installation, process improvement, and shutdown/outage projects. Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and prepare business cases for management approval. Build and manage project budgets and schedules, tracking costs and progress and reporting status to the Engineering Manager and plant leadership. Run a formal change control process to prevent scope creep and keep projects on budget and on schedule. Prepare bid packages, evaluate competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and build a strong network of qualified contractors and vendors. Oversee contractors on site and hold them accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule. Identify and manage project risks, and enforce SIRE safety requirements and processes such as MOC and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews. Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Accounting to minimize production impact and make sure new equipment is reliable and maintainable. Close out projects completely, including commissioning, final costs, updated drawings, and documentation handed over to Maintenance and Operations. Lead cross-functional project teams and support annual capital planning and plant-wide cost reduction efforts. Scheduling software:

Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or similar. Able to build and manage baseline schedules with critical path. •

Advanced Excel. Earned value management (cost and schedule performance) preferred. •

ERP/CMMS:

Experience using an ERP or CMMS system to create purchase orders and track project costs. •

Construction management software:

AutoCAD experience preferred. •

Work breakdown structure, cost estimating with contingency, stage-gate approvals, change control, risk registers and formal project closeout. Proven record of delivering industrial projects on budget, on schedule and on scope. • Strong financial skills, including estimating, budgeting, forecasting and building a business case. • Experience writing bid packages, evaluating bids and negotiating with contractors. • Ability to manage several projects at once, ranging from small to large. • Strong leadership skills and a desire to grow and manage larger groups. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil or agricultural/biological) required. • Minimum 3 years of experience managing projects in an industrial, manufacturing or process plant setting. • Experience managing projects over $1M preferred. Experience with projects over $10M is a plus. • PMP certification preferred, or willingness to obtain it within 2 years. • SIRE offers one of the most competitive compensation packages (salary and bonus) as well as a comprehensive, family-friendly benefits package designed to support employees and their families including: · UP to $2,500 in new employee sign on bonuses · Exceptional family medical, dental, and vision benefits (includes a 100% company paid premium option for medical & $0-copay telehealth) · Quarterly bonuses up to 15% · 10 paid holidays · Short- and long-term disability and life insurance · Training, skill-based pay increases, and career development · We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.