Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:Project Execution & Technical ManagementLead the estimating, planning, execution, and schedule/cost management of Class I, II, and III Distributed Control System (DCS) Upgrade projects, with budgets ranging from $250k to $8MM.Create scope of work documents and lead the bid process to select 3rd party contractors.Manage and direct 3rd party contractors for the successful execution of control system projects.Actively coordinate and manage the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all control system projects.Liaise with the Engineering & Construction department to ensure control system projects are delivered to plants in accordance with specified standards.Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure control system designs adhere to all applicable standards and closely manage the incorporation of upgrade program standards.Coordinate with multiple disciplines, including Corporate OT, Electrical, Plant Operations, and Instrumentation teams, to ensure comprehensive project coverage during upgrades.Apply knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and ISA standards, along with a general understanding of the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems utilized in client technologies.Read, interpret, and mark up Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and perform basic process calculations.Project Management & Financial ControlManage multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating proven competency in scoping, estimating, scheduling (critical path analysis), budgeting, cost control, and design/scope change management.Develop comprehensive Project Statements of Work (SOWs) and prepare preliminary estimates for project funding requests.Utilize project estimates and vendor quotes to establish project budgets (Pre-FEED and FEED studies).Create and manage purchase orders and change orders using the Oracle system.Maintain meticulous tracking of expenses against the budget, providing weekly financial updates to appropriate personnel.Apply industry-standard applications for project scheduling and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).Prepare and submit formal project reports at intervals suitable for the scope and complexity of each project.Process Improvement & Strategic SourcingPartner with Field Sourcing Specialists and Supply Chain Management to coordinate proposals, material/service delivery, and the bidding process for all project phases (SOW development, Detailed Engineering, Configuration, and Electrical & Instrumentation field contracts).Support procurement efforts in securing beneficial frame agreements with key 3rd party suppliers.Learn and assess existing engineering processes to identify and report deviations, while actively contributing to the definition and evolution of project management execution standards.Collaborate with the Project Management department to evolve the role and provide project management assistance to Junior Engineers as required.Continuously seek and implement improved strategies for managing projects and commit to continuous professional growth through formal and informal training.Notes:60% Travel RequiredVIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status #J-18808-Ljbffr VIVA USA Inc