Lead Project Engineer

Solstice Advanced Materials•Metropolis, IL

1d•$135,984 - $169,725•Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialty Materials group is looking for a Lead Project Manager. Located in the Metropolis, IL/ Paducah, KY area, this position reports to the Refrigerant & Applied Solutions (RAS) Capital Engineering Leader. This role involves managing the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles, ensuring safe and effective project completion, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders. The Lead Project Manager will also support strategic planning, financial analysis, and team leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes
Candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Nice To Haves

BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred
Strong working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and processes preferred
Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
Experience working with contract engineering firms
Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects
Prior experience with SAP is preferred
Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied
Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders
Work closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects. Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR)
Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
Monitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments
Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management)
Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis
Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources. Such functions will include, but are not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, and contracting firms
Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed
Ensure necessary site eMOC, MST items and PSSR requirements are processed on projects assigned and as required
Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects, manage proper turnover to plant resources during closure
Advocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers
Oversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees
Deliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs
Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects
Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans
Identify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers
Coordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors
Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met
Regularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays
Maintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects
Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services
Prepare SOW packages for design activities/engineering, construction, equipment bidding, startup activities etc.