Sr Engineering Project Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation•Northlake, IL

22h•$135,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters across the Americas regions. Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A.

Requirements

15 + years of experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles, as well as 10 years of direct project experience as Project Manager.
Preference for the experience to be in the chemical industry.
Require a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or other related field.
Experience in Process Engineering required.
Ability to work in a professional group setting as well as independently; highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and complete them on time.
Strong interpersonal/communication skills required. Candidate should possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Solid computer literacy, experience with MS Office and MS Project.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of or experience in NFPA, ICC, Cost Engineering desirable.
Experience with SAP is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan and Execute defined scope of CAPEX measures and projects (or their own subprojects) within budget, time, quality and safety parameters.
Prepare project approval documentation.
Carry out all project phases, from project idea to scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up.
Prepare relevant designs, cost estimates, time schedules, resource plans, risk analysis including HAZOPs, change orders, etc.
Coordinate project work with relevant interfaces (interal & external) such as R&D, Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Legal M&A, Procurement, authorities, suppliers, contractors, etc.
Ensure full compliance with the best internal and external practices, guidelines, regulations and legislation.
Select and functionally manage assigned project members. Select and manage engineering consultants and contractors.
Specify and select services, machinery, equipment, etc.
Responsible for regular project controlling & reporting into Steering Committee/Senior Management.
Ensure appropriate project and technical documentation is met.
Responsible for post-completion project evaluation (KPI’s, lessons learned, etc.).
Review, develop and update engineering processes and procedures.
Coaching of less experienced colleagues.