Senior Project Manager

Syensqo • Greenville, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of executing industrial manufacturing facility projects (both “grass root” and expansion based). This role requires a strong focus on safety, risk assessment, and overall project management. The Senior Project Manager will interface with Business Unit management, communicate progress to the Project Steering Committee, and lead a team of 5-8 Syensqo team members. They will manage the procurement of EPCM and Construction contract resources, coordinate with BU sites for permitting, and direct EPCM contractors through all phases of Project Execution. A high level of experience in Front End Loading (FEL) practices, detailed engineering and design work sequences, and management of HSE aspects is expected. The role also involves the application of capital best practices such as constructability reviews, value engineering, risk analysis, change control, and schedule compression techniques to ensure consistent project development and execution. The Senior Project Manager will assess and select contracting strategies, oversee the procurement process including RFQ development, bid review, vendor selection, and contract negotiations. Ultimately, they are responsible for delivering the project’s scope of work within safety goals, regulatory requirements, budget, and schedule, while monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions.

Requirements

• A minimum BS in an Engineering discipline is required.
• Must have a demonstrated a track record of successful project management on large industrial capital projects (>$25M).
• Must have a minimum history of 15 years in project management experience in the successful execution and completion of large projects.
• Must have a demonstrated leadership history in supervising direct reports and third party engineering contractors within virtual engineering teams in the successful completion of projects through commissioning and startup activities.
• Experience in managing projects for schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM), PERT charts and Gantt charts.
• Must be able to define capital projects including the project scope, the business case justification, the expected results, the determination of project costs, and completion of project documentation consistent with Front End Loading (FEL) requirements and best practices.
• Understanding of engineering discipline design sequence and integration for overall design delivery, and integration to downstream construction packages.
• Good command of English language mandatory.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.
• Experience in working within and/or managing international project teams is preferred.
• Management of international project teams will also be a consideration.
• Experience with MS Project and/or Primavera based schedule software is preferred, from direct use and/or direct involvement when used by EPCM and construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit the highest regard for employee and contractor safety, strict adherence to Syensqo specific construction based life safety rules, procedures and safety culture.
• Provide good judgment for risk assessment and overall management.
• Interface with Business Unit (BU) management throughout project implementation.
• Communicate progress to the Project Steering Committee on a monthly basis, at a minimum.
• Lead a team of 5-8 Syensqo team members consistent with the overall project size and scope.
• Manage the procurement of EPCM and Construction contract resources necessary to support the project.
• Coordinate with BU site to support project permitting.
• Manage and direct EPCM contractors through all phases of Project Execution with a high experience of Front End Loading (FEL) practices and detailed engineering and design work sequences.
• Manage HSE aspects during engineering and design, and through construction phases, aligned with GBU host site safe work practices.
• Responsible for use of other capital best practices as appropriate (e.g. constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, risk analysis and management, execute change control consistent with the established Delegation of Authority, assessment schedule compression techniques…)
• Assess, along with the procurement resources assigned, the selection of the preferred contracting strategies consistent with the project objectives and benefits to Syensqo.
• Oversee the procurement process including development of the RFQ, bid review and tabulation, vendor selection, and purchasing agreement terms and conditions negotiations.
• Responsible for delivery of the project’s scope of work as agreed to with the project director and consistent with the project’s safety goals and protocols, regulatory requirements, established budget and schedule duration.
• Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of project progress for scope, cost and schedule, throughout execution and be capable of implementing any corrective actions required.
• Lead problem solving teams to address complex issues using the best industry practices and most cost effective solutions.
• Define capital projects including the project scope, the business case justification, the expected results, the determination of project costs, and completion of project documentation consistent with Front End Loading (FEL) requirements and best practices.
• Manage the capital project including the costs, schedule, functional group activities, and communication to all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company
• Opportunities for growth and learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior