Project Coordinator

MP Materials Corp. • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Project Coordinator will be a member of our capital project team. This is a rare opportunity to have an early role in planning and monitoring various capital projects for greenfield advanced manufacturing facilities that are shaping the future of American manufacturing. The ideal candidate will own the project through conception stage, influence strategy and execute tactical management of project delivery after release for execution, and serve as primary oversight of external contractors from scope development to start-up and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with selected Design Firms; OEMs; Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors; Equipment and Service Contractors; as well as extensive internal collaboration. This role will have overall responsibility for delivering projects safely, with high quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering, business or construction management preferred
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation
• Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick and appropriate action
• 5+ years’ experience in a project environment within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments
• Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred
• Medium-sized capital project experience preferred
• Familiarity or experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities
• Must be able to understand and discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules
• Basic knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project)

Nice To Haves

• Team Player
• Desire to Learn
• Desire to Win
• Leader
• Self-starter, proactive management style
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills
• Disciplined and Detail Oriented
• Emotionally Intelligent
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and monitoring of projects and packages assigned by the Project Manager
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern
• Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects or packages
• Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning
• Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitivity incorporation once approved
• Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery
• Develop capital project processes and procedures
• Occasional travel to subcontractor/vendor locations
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees