Sr. Project Manager

ARDAGH GROUP • Elk Grove Township, IL

14d • $124,200 - $186,400 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary role of the Sr. Project Manager is to provide technical support and project coordination for capital projects. To establish project cost estimates and schedules, design solutions for facility and equipment projects, manage projects to completion, and complete work at or under budget. In addition, the Sr. Project Manager will also provide technical support to help plants meet OEE and spoilage targets as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum 15-20 years’ work experience in engineering and/or high-speed manufacturing (can making/packaging) preferred
• Ability to travel 50-85% of calendar year (mostly domestic but may include some international travel)
• Self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal/team skills
• Knowledge of high speed manufacturing process
• Excellent analytical and mechanical skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong Project Management skills
• Preferred software experience: SAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Create and update AutoCad drawings as needed.
• Plan, coordinate and manage capital projects from project approval to project close, with budgets from $0.5MM up to $50MM+.
• Support other Sr. Project Managers on larger Capex projects as needed.
• Provide technical advice to plants on facility project needs (may include civil, electrical, mechanical areas), problem solving, support systems (air, vacuum, …) and other engineering expertise.
• Develop detailed technical specifications for RFQ/RFP related to equipment and conveying purchases and installations.
• Develop project cost estimates for capital approval request (CAR) submittal.
• Manage SAP documents including drawings, purchase orders and goods receipts.
• May generate AutoCAD drawings for project cost estimating and implementation.
• Work with suppliers on scope, estimates, quotes, planning and execution.
• Communicate effectively with other functional areas, plant operations teams, vendors and contractors.
• Manage projects on site (in plants) that will run on a 24/7 basis and manage vendors and contractors, and work with plant teams to ensure work is done safely, on time, within budget, and meeting the project objectives.
• Ensure plants have what they need to successfully operate and meet their objectives once project is complete.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Apprenticeship programs
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

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