Project Manager in Training

Wood PLC • Bay City, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager in Training to join its Operations Americas business. This opportunity is onsite in Bay City, TX. Wood is currently recruiting for a new college graduate to be trained as a Project Manager. As the Project Manager in training, you will be responsible for managing facility-based capital projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of that plant's capital project's group. Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability. At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Chemical engineering.
• Some work experience.
• Willingness to learn and develop on-the-job and under the guidance of experienced project managers.
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with other project managers to ensure that a clear and complete scope of work is defined for each project and is prepared and accepted by the client.
• Under the guidance of other project managers develop a documented project execution plan for each project, scaled to the size and complexity of that project.
• Determine the resources needed by the project to execute it efficiently.
• Be responsible for learning and applying appropriate sound engineering practices.
• Provide guidance to the project team to accomplish the scope of work and achieve project goals, schedule milestones and cost & quality objectives.
• Responsible for prompt recognition, documentation, and communication of scope and design changes and for client authorization prior to scope changes.
• Learn to. understand, maintain and track scope, schedule, cost, and quality trends throughout the project
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables and services provided by the project.
• Hold regular project meetings and communicate regularly to keep all team members and project stake holders up to date on the status of the project, progress against milestones, costs, schedule progress, and other critical or contractual items.
• Be responsible for project completion, including quality of deliverables, and closeout.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Operations Americas sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs, offering onsite working
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees