Project Manager – Small Capital Projects.

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The SCP Project Leader provides leadership throughout all phases of a capital project and is responsible for maximizing the project value by executing the project within budget and on schedule and ensuring that the required operability is achieved. The Project Leader is responsible for planning and executing capital projects to meet specified project objectives. Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Interaction with operations, technology, business, and other corporate support organizations as well as senior management is a key component of the job requirements. Safely manage capital small construction projects as assigned through all phases of the project in accordance with established schedules, budget, and customer requirements. Coordinate obtaining resources for TDE (Technical Design Effort), ensure resource availability for project implementation from concept to start-up. Direct the development of engineering documents/reviews required for funding. Partner with the div rep/Construction management to monitor, report, and document the progress of work, provide feedback on budget and schedule deviations, and communicate upcoming work projections. Work with multiple organizations to prepare and implement the project execution strategy. Provide direction to Project Team on schedule and cost-related issues, including recognition of critical issues and action on them to preclude project problems. Provide final approval of engineering documents. Partner with the Site Capital Coordinators to develop annual capital plan including project prioritization. Manage annual capital expenditures versus the capital plan for the funding and operating organization(s). Interface with engineering and construction contractors, review and ensure compliance with contractor agreements. Ensure involvement of appropriate personnel in the development and implementation of capital projects from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM). Coordinate the development and maintenance of project plans and associated documents. Promote use of Capital SCP Process and implement the appropriate WWE&C Capital Processes. Ensure that best-value practices are used to establish project scope and to manage changes. Consider safety, cost, and schedule in overall project plan to ensure objectives are met at best overall value. Evaluate and report project performance and facilitate external benchmarking activities for assigned capital projects.

Requirements

This position requires 3 years' experience in various aspects of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) process or appropriate comparable experience
Solid understanding of the front-end-loading capital process, from project definition through plant start-up.
Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and to implementing safe capital facilities.
Must be able to travel as needed based on project needs. Travel is estimated at 10%.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering from an accredited university is preferred.
Professional Engineering and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely manage capital small construction projects as assigned through all phases of the project in accordance with established schedules, budget, and customer requirements.
Coordinate obtaining resources for TDE (Technical Design Effort), ensure resource availability for project implementation from concept to start-up.
Direct the development of engineering documents/reviews required for funding.
Partner with the div rep/Construction management to monitor, report, and document the progress of work, provide feedback on budget and schedule deviations, and communicate upcoming work projections.
Work with multiple organizations to prepare and implement the project execution strategy.
Provide direction to Project Team on schedule and cost-related issues, including recognition of critical issues and action on them to preclude project problems.
Provide final approval of engineering documents.
Partner with the Site Capital Coordinators to develop annual capital plan including project prioritization.
Manage annual capital expenditures versus the capital plan for the funding and operating organization(s).
Interface with engineering and construction contractors, review and ensure compliance with contractor agreements.
Ensure involvement of appropriate personnel in the development and implementation of capital projects from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM).
Coordinate the development and maintenance of project plans and associated documents.
Promote use of Capital SCP Process and implement the appropriate WWE&C Capital Processes.
Ensure that best-value practices are used to establish project scope and to manage changes.
Consider safety, cost, and schedule in overall project plan to ensure objectives are met at best overall value.
Evaluate and report project performance and facilitate external benchmarking activities for assigned capital projects.