Senior Project Manager "No Per-Diem"

Senior Project Manager – Mechanical or Civil Discipline

Authorization to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship required.

Major Activities and Principal Responsibilities:

Leadership of Capital and Expense Projects ($0M - ~$10MM plus) for Celanese Shelby Facility as outlined below:

Provides project management, technical engineering design, costs, plans, and specifications for construction of new facilities and reconditioning or altering of existing systems and equipment.

• Defines final project scope, determines best engineering solution, estimates cost, develops funding requests, and manages spending throughout life of project.
• Based on project requirements, communicates team membership needs to Site supervision to execute the project. Provides timing and direction to this team to achieve cost and timing of project.
• Leads decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).
• Acts as the plant's contractor safety leader. Ensures contractors are working safely each day, abiding by Celanese safety standards, becoming part of the Celanese safety culture, attends contractor morning safety talks, & reports any incidents as needed.
• Provides detailed construction/installation schedules for all phases of the project & all contract disciplines.
• Responsible for controlling costs, forecasting spending and reporting schedules to Site supervision.
• Provides detailed engineering design for plant additions and modifications via contract design group. Coordinates/manages contract in-house or off-site engineering and design efforts during engineering, design, and drafting phases of project life.
• Participates in project Safety Reviews (MSR), Management of Change (MOC) process, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and other hand-over activities. Assists in start-up, SOP development, and training as required.
• Responsible for ensuring all engineering, maintenance and operational documentation are filed and available at time of startup. Manages updates to SAP, spare parts selection, and stocking efforts.
• Writes specifications for equipment, evaluates vendor's bids, and selects equipment. Manages these purchases to ensure delivery, specification compliance and cost and forecast control.
• Provides engineering consulting services to Site. Reviews new project feasibility and provides innovative use of technology.
• Oversees and manages construction activities related to projects. Checks for compliance with approved specifications and designs. Performs appropriate construction checkout and readiness reviews before PSSR.

Qualifications:

• BS Engineering - ME or CE
• 10 plus years' experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as cost control, estimating, scheduling programs (MS Project or Primavera), 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 refinery facilities and integration of project work in these facilities
• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Self-motivated with ability to originate and adapt to new ideas
• Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of SAP and Project Systems module
• Knowledge of gated work process for project management
• Knowledge of planning / business side of chemical plant
• Good negotiation skills
• Good meeting facilitation skills
• Good working knowledge of the procurement process
• Operational background
• Good performance management skills

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development