Project Manager, Cement Plant

Amrize•Alpena, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leads and manages assigned project(s) reporting to corporate PM&E Project Management. Ensures Group security and safety policies are applied on every project and that these projects are delivered with zero harm. Provides effective and efficient Project management expertise in delivering on time, budget and quality the projects in Cement, AFR, Power, Logistic, Aggregates and RMX. Understands, leads and interfaces with experienced contractors to execute the projects in terms of quality of engineering and equipment, site safety, efficiency in construction, quality of the installation, fast plant ramp-up to production, on time and budget. Coordinates with Regional PM&E Manager and the Regional Support Organizations. Under the guidance and supervision of Project Owner (VP Building Materials Engineering and CAPEX) and Steering Committee (as Guidance & Executive Body), the Project Manager is responsible for managing the project feasibility, planning, implementation/start-up-commissioning, and completion until the complete hand-over to Country operations. Delivers an operable investment in compliance with safety corporate objectives, reaching quality and technical performance targets, meeting time schedule milestones and within budget in accordance with business objectives. Develops a project organization structure that can respond quickly and effectively to the project requirements in each phase of the project. Develops, organizes, delivers, manages and controls the entire Project execution including all technical and, to the largest extent possible, the non-technical aspects of the project.

Requirements

Master Degree
Project management experience preferably in cement and/or similar type of heavy industry with a minimum of 5 years in industrial construction related fields
Cement Operation experience would be an asset
A solid achievement in industrial facility project management, and major capital investment projects
Multiple, major capital projects in the cement industry
International and multicultural experience.
Familiar with industry processes, engineering standards and equipment used in the cement or similar industries
A Knowledge of industrial machinery for heavy industry applications
Proven track record in industrial construction project management, estimation, project controlling and contract claims management and arbitration
Knowledge and experience in construction and labor management
Knowledge in construction specifically for emerging and developing countries
Knowledge of design and engineering scope, cost and schedule control tools
Team player and committed to ethics and group values
Open to diversity and good communication verbal and written
Self-starting and innovative
Optimal self-controlled
Guiding and developing others
Team work oriented
Strong analytical skills, high sense of priorities and decision making ability
Ability to work under pressure and in a matrix organization
Capacity to forecast, analyze and mitigate risks
Reporting timely and accurately
The ability to manage virtual teams
Ability to deal with other functional areas; good understanding of the various stakeholders and their priorities
Strong management skills, leading and guiding large diverse interdisciplinary teams
Excellent people skills and team player, builds trust and is familiar to work in a diverse and adverse work environment
Excellent communicator, result oriented with strong strategic and conceptual thinking
Showing respect; politeness; using authority; positioning self; relationship building skill; creating trust; energizing others; modeling desirable traits; setting high standards; disciplined monitoring of performance; commitment; conflict resolution skills; continuous improvement approach, flexible listening, learning orientation
Able to travel extensively and reside over a longer period on a specific work location
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

Post graduate in Business Management
Degree Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Process Engineering

Responsibilities

Contributes actively to establish Health and Safety standards for project executions for the group.
Ensures Health & Safety values, safety and security policies and standards are maintained and integrated into the project activities, including safety in design, safety in construction, etc.
Implements change culture in project health and safety.
Acts as a Service Provider to the Steering Committee within the framework of a precise mandate, with a clear role and clear responsibilities.
Establishes a project team and management organization that can respond quickly and effectively to the project requirements including people from PM&E, Performance & Cost, Group/Region experts, Country, external consultants and sub-contractors, to the extend required.
Gets adequate power of attorney (to be specified at the beginning of the project), for commitments on contracts, purchase orders and approvals of associated invoices.
Decides, within the delegation defined by the Steering Committee and specified in the Project Implementation Plan, on the project governance and organization.
Ensures the project is resourced and is formally and efficiently planned.
Directs day-to-day activities of the project team under his/her responsibility.
Organizes and conducts formal projects risk analysis with the Owner and Steering Committee.
Collaborates with Performance & Cost, Project Financial Control to obtain their inputs on the project.
Manages all third parties contracted during the project life cycle.
Reviews, with the Steering Committee, all aspects related to safety, security, costs, schedule, quality and performance, risks and their mitigation.
Is in charge of the project from inception to delivery, and covers all the technical and non-technical aspects of the project allowing the plant to be operated including but not limited to land acquisition, permitting, site preparation, quarry, production facilities, infrastructures such as power supply, water supply, roads, railways.
Is responsible for the implementation of companywide policies, guidelines and standards in all disciplines.
Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and information exchange within PM&E turn tables and councils.
Covers following major tasks: Safety (engineering, transport, construction, start-up/commissioning and hand-over to the Owner), Financing, Accounting, Human Resources, Permitting, Stakeholders management, Project controls (Cost, Scheduling), Administration of the project, Procurement (Sourcing, Purchasing, Administration of contracts and purchase orders, Claim management), Engineering, Construction, Start up and commissioning, Coordination with OP.
Supports the Country for a smooth transition to operation after the handover of the project.
Prepares the agenda and the project data for the Project Steering Committee meetings.
Prepares timely monthly and quarterly project progress reports following PM&E reporting standards.
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
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