Capital Project Manager

W. R. Grace & Co.•Baltimore, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. W. R. Grace is seeking a Capital Project Manager to drive end-to-end capital projects at our Curtis Bay, MD site. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects, you will translate strategic business objectives into robust project plans while managing a diverse portfolio. In this role, you’ll partner closely with technology, maintenance, and operations teams to maximize value through strong leadership over project scope, cost, and schedule from initial kickoff to final closeout.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, structural or electrical engineering.
3+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industry.
7+ years of overall engineering and/or project experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or chemical industry
Experience with project management software to control scope, schedule, and budget.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SAP
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Process Safety Management (PSM) experience
Experience using MS Project / Primavera P6
Experience utilizing the Front-end loading method of project development

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of projects based on business objectives through effective project execution planning.
Manage projects across several categories including plant maintenance, productivity, safety, and strategic growth.
Organize and lead capital projects through adherence to the appropriate project management methodology.
Work with the team to acquire and release project resources throughout project phases.
Ensure accurate execution of project scope, cost, and schedule.
Align business objectives, project objectives, and the basis of design.
Develop roles and responsibility definitions and ensure each functional team member understands their role and deliverables.
Interface with Corporate Capital Project Leadership and Business Capital Planning Manager.
Drive capital project work as described in Grace standards.
Ensure data is accurate and meets deadlines prior to initiating detailed design.