Engineering Project Manager

Syngenta Group•Pasco, WA

1d•$98,000 - $182,000

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 timely implementation of new or improved assets that meet business requirements and agreed cost and safety parameters. It also provides technical and project-management advice and direction at key stages of projects. The position works closely with finance, Procurement, legal, SPR, process engineers, automation engineers, and other stakeholders to develop fit-for-purpose engineering solutions that meet Syngenta HSE requirements. Projects are delivered through teams made up primarily of third parties, including Syngenta staff, design and construction contractors, and equipment suppliers. The role supports project planning and delivery across local sites and business units, and develops expertise in engineering requirements for seed-related projects and other company business units.

Requirements

University degree (BS minimum or equivalent) in chemical, industrial, electrical, mechanical, or agricultural engineering, or 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.
Knowledge 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, delivering assets on time and within agreed cost and safety parameters.
Set challenging project success criteria and develop and execute strategies to deliver projects through internal and external project teams.
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, robust applications for engineering capital approvals 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-case development, and schedule development.
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.
Provide technical and project-management advice and direction at key points in the project process.