Project Manager - Ord

Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC•Ord, NE

1d•$110,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager owns the delivery of all projects at the plant, from small maintenance and process-improvement projects to large capital and construction projects. Projects are expected to be delivered on budget, on schedule, and within scope, with tight budget control as the top priority. The role uses project-control methods and tools to establish realistic baselines, track costs and schedules, control changes, and close projects out thoroughly. The position is based onsite in Ord, Nebraska, in the Engineering department, and reports to the Engineering Manager. SIRE is seeking an engineer with strong business sense who wants to grow and manage larger groups.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, electrical, civil, or agricultural/biological) required.
At least 3 years of experience managing projects in an industrial, manufacturing, or process-plant setting.
Proven record of delivering industrial projects on budget, on schedule, and on scope.
Strong financial skills, including estimating, budgeting, forecasting, and building a business case.
Experience writing bid packages, evaluating bids, and negotiating with contractors.
Ability to manage several projects at once, ranging from small to large.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to plant leadership.
Strong leadership skills and a desire to grow and manage larger groups.
Organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented, with strong documentation habits.
Valid driver’s license required.
Hands-on experience with scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, or similar, including building and managing baseline schedules with critical path.
Advanced Excel skills and experience tracking budgets, commitments, actuals, and forecasts at completion.
Experience using an ERP or CMMS system to create purchase orders and track project costs.
Ability to read and mark up drawings and P&IDs.
Knowledge of work breakdown structures, cost estimating with contingency, stage-gate approvals, change control, risk registers, and formal project closeout.

Nice To Haves

Earned value management experience, including cost and schedule performance.
Procore or similar construction management software experience.
AutoCAD experience.
Experience managing projects over $1 million; experience with projects over $10 million is a plus.
PMP certification, or willingness to obtain it within 2 years.
EIT/PE credential.
Ethanol, renewable fuels, or other process-industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage plant projects from start to finish, including capital, construction, equipment installation, process-improvement, and shutdown/outage projects.
Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and prepare business cases for management approval.
Build and manage project budgets and schedules; track costs and progress and report status to the Engineering Manager and plant leadership.
Run a formal change-control process to prevent scope creep and keep projects on budget and schedule.
Prepare bid packages, evaluate competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and develop a network of qualified contractors and vendors.
Oversee onsite contractors and hold them accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
Identify and manage project risks, and enforce SIRE safety requirements and processes, including MOC and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Accounting to minimize production impacts and ensure new equipment is reliable and maintainable.
Close out projects, including commissioning, final costs, updated drawings, and documentation handed over to Maintenance and Operations.
Lead cross-functional project teams and support annual capital planning and plant-wide cost-reduction efforts.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500.
Competitive salary and bonus compensation.
Family medical, dental, and vision benefits, including a 100% company-paid medical premium option and $0-copay telehealth.
HSA and FSA options.
Quarterly bonuses up to 15%.
Paid time off accrual starting day one, up to 3 weeks in year one.
10 paid holidays.
401(k) fund contributions up to 6%.
Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
Paid parental and bereavement leave.
Training, skill-based pay increases, and career development.
Company events, appreciation, and SIRE swag.
Opportunities for long-term career growth.