Capital Project Manager

The Chemours Company•New Johnsonville, TN

1d•$97,843 - $152,880•Onsite

About The Position

Chemours is seeking a Capital Project Manager to lead engineering analyses, technical reviews, calculations, and planning for capital projects, typically valued at more than $50 million. Projects may involve building new facilities or improving existing ones. The manager leads and manages engineering activities throughout the project life cycle, from inception through initial commercial operation, and is accountable to Engineering Management for functional excellence, competency, and development. The role works with plant engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to design and implement facilities and process upgrades aligned with business objectives. It includes developing scopes, estimates, specifications, schedules, and project accounting structures; coordinating with design contractors, suppliers, and construction personnel; managing costs and changes; and ensuring scheduled project deliverables are completed. The position is based in New Johnsonville, Tennessee, and reports to Engineering Management.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
At least 5 years of industrial experience, preferably in titanium dioxide manufacturing or capital project management.

Nice To Haves

Strong leadership skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to build consensus among different work groups on scopes of work.
Ability to facilitate meetings.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of mechanical integrity and quality assurance standards.
Project Team Leader Academy attendance or equivalent project management training, such as PMP certification.
Understanding of methodologies for developing project economics.
Ability to translate business objectives into a project scope of work.
Ability to lead preparation of estimates.
Ability to create integrated schedules and analyze task duration, sequencing, and critical path.

Responsibilities

Work with plant engineering, operations, and maintenance personnel to design and implement new facilities and upgrade existing processes consistent with business objectives.
Evaluate alternative design concepts and scope options using life cycle cost analysis.
Develop discipline-specific scopes of work, estimates, and specifications, including required quality assurance to meet corporate and recognized industrial standards.
Develop the asset capitalization and project accounting structure within SAP.
Develop project schedules covering design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and readiness to operate.
Interface with contractor design resources.
Work with equipment suppliers and vendors to discuss design issues and resolve problems.
Coordinate with Chemours and contractor construction personnel to resolve construction issues and monitor field labor productivity.
Monitor and forecast project spending and apply sound project change management practices.
Oversee and facilitate completion of scheduled project activities to ensure all project deliverables are achieved.