Senior Project Manager

Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were not just referring to chemical reactions here but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planets beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of executing industrial manufacturing facility projects (both grass root and expansion based).

We count on you for:

• Consistent with Syensqos highest priority being safety must exhibit the highest regard for employee and contractor safety strict adherence to Syensqo specific construction based life safety rules procedures and safety culture. Must also be capable of providing good judgment for risk assessment and overall management.
• Interfaces with Business Unit (BU) management throughout project implementation and will communicate progress to the Project Steering Committee on a monthly basis at a minimum.
• Leads a team of 5-8 Syensqo team members consistent with the overall project size and scope.
• Manages the procurement of EPCM and Construction contract resources necessary to support the project. Also Coordinate with BU site to support project permitting.
• Manages and direct EPCM contractors through all phases of Project Execution and with a high experience of Front End Loading (FEL) practices and detailed engineering and design work sequences.
• Management of HSE aspects during engineering and design and through construction phases aligned with GBU host site safe work practices.
• Responsible for use of other capital best practices as appropriate (e.g. constructability reviews value engineering sessions risk analysis and management execute change control consistent with the established Delegation of Authority assessment schedule compression techniques) to ensure consistency in project development and predictability in project execution through adherence to company processes and protocols.
• Assesses along with the procurement resources assigned the selection of the preferred contracting strategies consistent with the project objectives and benefits to addition will be required to oversee the procurement process including development of the RFQ bid review and tabulation vendor selection and purchasing agreement terms and conditions negotiations.
• Responsible for delivery of the projects scope of work as agreed to with the project director and consistent with the projects safety goals and protocols regulatory requirements established budget and schedule duration.
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of project progress for scope cost and schedule throughout execution and be capable of implementing any corrective actions required.

You can count on us for:

• We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company
• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

You will bring:

• A minimum BS in an Engineering discipline is required. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Must have a demonstrated a track record of successful project management on large industrial capital projects (>$25M) and experience in working within and/or managing international project teams is preferred.
• Must have a minimum history of 15 years in project management experience in the successful execution and completion of large projects.
• Must have a demonstrated leadership history in supervising direct reports and third party engineering contractors within virtual engineering teams in the successful completion of projects through commissioning and startup activities. Management of international project teams will also be a consideration.
• Experience in managing projects for schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM) PERT charts and Gantt charts. Experience with MS Project and/or Primavera based schedule software is preferred from direct use and/or direct involvement when used by EPCM and construction contractors.
• Must be able to lead problem solving teams to address complex issues using the best industry practices and most cost effective solutions.
• Must be able to define capital projects including the project scope the business case justification the expected results the determination of project costs and completion of project documentation consistent with Front End Loading (FEL) requirements and best practices.
• Understanding of engineering discipline design sequence and integration for overall design delivery and integration to downstream construction packages
• Upon project approval person must be able to manage the capital project including the costs schedule functional group activities and communication to all levels of the organization.
• Good command of English language mandatory

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $127680 to $159600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate such as skills experience qualifications etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About Us:

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.

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