Engineering Project Manager

Syngenta Group • Pasco, WA

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About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager delivers part of Syngenta’s capital investment program by directly managing engineering capital and significant repair and maintenance projects. The role ensures that new or improved assets are implemented on time, in line with business requirements, and within agreed cost and safety parameters. It also provides expert technical and project-management advice at key points in the project process.

The position works closely with finance, Procurement, legal, SPR, process engineers, automation engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure capital projects use fit-for-purpose engineering solutions and meet Syngenta HSE requirements. Projects are delivered through teams composed mainly of third parties, including Syngenta staff, design and construction contractors, and equipment suppliers. The role supports project planning and delivery for local sites and business units, and develops engineering solutions for use throughout Syngenta.

Requirements

• University degree (BS minimum or equivalent) in chemical, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or agricultural engineering, or in biology, agronomy, or food science.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Experience in operational manufacturing sites and construction.
• Experience leading high-performance project teams of internal and external resources.
• Experience engineering a range of facility types, such as manufacturing, processing, commercial, or laboratory facilities.
• Understanding of country legal and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of risk in engineering activity.
• Ability to set appropriate standards.
• Understanding of the external supply base.
• Experience contracting for engineering services.
• Experience managing engineering suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering capital and significant repair and maintenance projects directly.
• Agree, set, and achieve project success criteria and formulate and deliver project execution strategies.
• Work with project owners to shape project scope, including managing ambiguity before the scope is finalized in a Terms of Reference.
• Define, estimate, deliver, track, and report project safety, costs, and physical progress.
• Prepare timely engineering capital approval applications and project completion reports.
• Integrate commissioning and start-up activities with project design and construction phases.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of engineering requirements for seed projects across R&D, P&S, VEG, and other business units.
• Provide engineering solutions for use throughout Syngenta, with a particular engineering specialization such as AI Projects, Seeds Projects, or GE Projects.
• Support annual and five-year capital and expense planning for local sites and business units, including cost estimates, business cases, and schedules.
• Liaise with finance, Procurement, legal, SPR, process engineers, automation engineers, and key stakeholders to ensure projects use fit-for-purpose solutions and meet HSE requirements.
• Lead project teams of internal and external resources, including contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Provide expert technical and project-management advice and direction to others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first day.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Profit sharing and retirement savings contribution.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Corporate discounts.
• Flexible work options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level