Lead Project Manager

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•McCook, IL

5d•$100,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Lead Project Manager supervises and provides technical direction to a team of engineers and designers delivering services on time, within performance budgets, and to quality expectations. The role requires extensive progressive project management experience, use of project controls for cost, schedule, and quality, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. The position manages capital investments through their full life cycles, from scope development and risk assessments through budgeting, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout. It coordinates plant personnel, engineering resources, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver projects safely, meet approved objectives, and satisfy customer requirements. The role also supports strategic and annual planning, manages capital forecasts and expenditures, leads project teams, and mentors less experienced project managers and engineers.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant experience with increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution.
Experience managing 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 or continuous improvement projects.
Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management and ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
Comprehensive understanding of engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations and relate effectively to customers, suppliers, contractors, government, and professional and trade associations.
Ability to handle stress with poise; understand customer needs and preferences; delegate appropriately; set priorities; communicate expectations; and structure accountability.
Demonstrated leadership, team orientation, coaching, and mentoring skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, listening, presentation, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
Professional Engineer and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration; highly preferred.
Manufacturing experience in chemical plants.
Strong working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance, and processes.
Prior experience with SAP.
Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned capital investments throughout their life cycles, including scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering and design, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and project closeout documentation.
Ensure safe execution of projects and work with HSE personnel to satisfy government agency requirements.
Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to meet stakeholder needs.
Work with business development analysts and site controllers on project evaluations and economic analyses, and lead efforts to obtain approved Appropriation Requests (ARs).
Support Business Strategic Planning, the Annual Operating Plan, and Six Sigma initiatives in developing capital plans and budgets.
Monitor and control projects to meet approved AR objectives and commitments.
Apply project controls, including estimating, scheduling, cost control, and earned value management.
Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual capital expenditure forecasts and management.
Coordinate with site and company personnel, including engineering, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as vendors and contracting firms, to use resources effectively.
Represent Capital Project Engineering at Site Leadership Team meetings as needed.
Ensure required site eMOC, MST, and PSSR items are processed for assigned projects.
Oversee project drawings, specifications, programs, and other records, and manage proper turnover to plant resources at closeout.
Promote safety awareness and consistent policy implementation; participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.
Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers and oversee teams of company or contract employees.
Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within targeted costs.
Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to estimate, plan, and execute projects.
Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to project plans.
Identify internal and external resources for project execution and ensure appropriate assignments are made by the responsible managers.
Coordinate activities among internal process design teams, design houses, and contractors.
Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met.
Regularly report project progress to managers and stakeholders, identifying cost overruns and schedule delays.
Maintain effective communication among internal process design teams and contractors throughout projects.
Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services.
Prepare scopes of work for design and engineering, construction, equipment bidding, and startup activities.
Pursue world-class safety performance on assigned capital projects.
Communicate effectively throughout the organization and lead teams in resolving problems and applying sustained solutions.
Demonstrate strong people and project management, with a focus on meeting internal and external customer expectations.