Capital Projects Portfolio Director

Louis Dreyfus Company•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

This position is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope by setting adequate standards and governance. The position will oversee all aspects of projects including setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring/summarizing the progress of the projects, and preparing reports for upper management regarding status of projects. The Regional capital projects portfolio director should set and implement adequate standards and governance based on Global LDC guidelines to accomplish the project on time, in budget, meets desired capabilities, and complies with all applicable safety standards. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible and will set the appropriate resources that are required to execute the plan, working directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. This position will work with internal and external resources as necessary in the design and construction of new facilities and the modification of existing facilities as required to meet commercial expectations, maximize operating efficiencies and maintain compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements. Project Validation During the investment validation stage this position will be responsible to: · Validate the Projects technical and CAPEX budget assumptions as put together by the Business Development team, during the due diligence for the acquisition of an asset or during the evaluation of a project before its validation by the Resource Committee, within the company’s standards. · Review the company deliverables and makes sure that conceptual design, front end engineering and detailed engineering studies including the projects criteria are achievable in the set forth timeline. · Validate project budget estimates for CAPEX / OPEX budgets for the annual company budget process. Project Execution and Controls Once the investment has been fully approved by the Company this position will be responsible to: · Control the set-up of the Project Construction Management Team. · Prepare / review equipment specifications and preparation and review of RFQ’s. · Ensures the roll-out of the project according to agreed specifications, cost and delivery lead time. · Oversee the selection of strategic process, construction or EPC/design to build suppliers. · Validate the project cost and delivery schedules before the beginning of construction. · Ensures that project management controls (SHE, Quality Assurance, project control, project budget and implementation schedule, commissioning and start up programs) are in place throughout the project’s development. This includes weekly and monthly reporting at both regional and global levels. · Oversees the operation’s start up and handover of the asset to the operations team. · Ensures the roll out of the project according to agreed specifications, cost and delivery lead time. · Validates the projects Capex/Opex annual budge during the annual Budget and Reforecast processes. Project Validation / Project Execution and Controls - Process and Procedures · Select and develop relationships with strategic partners. · Develop or enhance appropriate reports, templates and procedures for project controls. · Keep track of industry or Project Engineering best practices. · Contribute to the development of LDC industrial standards (process design / standard components / maintenance / continuous improvement) · Help support and develop the systems globally to consistently estimate and execute large capital projects. · Additional Responsibilities · Review our existent process for discretionary capex for LDC and propose new revisions and fill the gaps in case of any. · Consolidate and keep update the new project management system for LDC, where each and every steps of the project shall be described. · Stablish the capex classification according the size/risk and propose governance for each case. · Ensure the project produces the specified results in the annual workplan(s) to the required standard of quality and within the timeline and budget parameters. · Serve as one of the primary interfaces for engineering on technical issues with operations. · Problem solving and troubleshooting as requested by the plants on an as-needed basis. · Conduct feasibility studies for oilseed processing, refining, packaging, grain, milling and biofuels facilities. · Other duties as assigned

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Mechanical, Civil, Agricultural, or Chemical Engineering
10+ years of industrial Senior Project Management/Engineering experience
Familiarity with the basics of oilseed processing, edible oils, grain and milling operations or biofuels is desired
Proficiency with applicable computer software packages including AutoCad, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
Exposure to plant operations, maintenance and safety
Knowledge of design codes and governmental regulations affecting the industry including but not limited to NFPA 36, OSHA and EPA standards and requirements
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and interest with strong problem solving skills
Excellent organizational and planning capabilities with the ability to handle multiple assignments at the same time
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work in a multicultural environment
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
High sense of urgency
Financial analysis skills
Procurement/ contract negotiations skills
HAZOPS implementation
Tolerance for ambiguity
Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the basics of oilseed processing, edible oils, grain and milling operations or biofuels is desired

Responsibilities

Validate the Projects technical and CAPEX budget assumptions
Review the company deliverables
Validate project budget estimates for CAPEX / OPEX budgets
Control the set-up of the Project Construction Management Team
Prepare / review equipment specifications and preparation and review of RFQ’s
Ensures the roll-out of the project according to agreed specifications, cost and delivery lead time
Oversee the selection of strategic process, construction or EPC/design to build suppliers
Validate the project cost and delivery schedules before the beginning of construction
Ensures that project management controls (SHE, Quality Assurance, project control, project budget and implementation schedule, commissioning and start up programs) are in place throughout the project’s development
Oversees the operation’s start up and handover of the asset to the operations team
Validates the projects Capex/Opex annual budge during the annual Budget and Reforecast processes
Select and develop relationships with strategic partners
Develop or enhance appropriate reports, templates and procedures for project controls
Keep track of industry or Project Engineering best practices
Contribute to the development of LDC industrial standards (process design / standard components / maintenance / continuous improvement)
Help support and develop the systems globally to consistently estimate and execute large capital projects
Review our existent process for discretionary capex for LDC and propose new revisions and fill the gaps in case of any
Consolidate and keep update the new project management system for LDC, where each and every steps of the project shall be described
Stablish the capex classification according the size/risk and propose governance for each case
Ensure the project produces the specified results in the annual workplan(s) to the required standard of quality and within the timeline and budget parameters
Serve as one of the primary interfaces for engineering on technical issues with operations
Problem solving and troubleshooting as requested by the plants on an as-needed basis
Conduct feasibility studies for oilseed processing, refining, packaging, grain, milling and biofuels facilities
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
401k with Company Match
Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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