Senior Project Manager

Description

Reporting to the VP Technical Services, the Senior Manager will oversee a portfolio of strategic projects within the company as well as a team consisting of a project engineer and capital project coordinator. The position will be responsible for the following responsibilities, but not limited to; developing, budgeting, proposing, executing, and managing all aspects falling within the scope of each project.

• Supports and helps lead the project from concept design to feasibility phase, up to execution, following the project life cycle.
• Adhere to all CRH, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment on plant grounds.
• In charge of developing the monthly project progress report, and leads the presentation to the Project Capex team and to the Executive/Steering Committee.
• Work closely with the CAPEX project team to manage an overall project schedule and the project progress.
• Ensures project site safety and environmental compliance.
• Develop the project’s budget, schedules, milestones, pre-established contracts, and work quality in collaboration with other key stakeholders.
• Adopts a process for tracking and documenting lessons learned for the purpose of improving future performance.
• Provides overall strategic governance for projects by establishing processes and tools used for project delivery, establishes methodologies to set quality targets to assess project results and maintain a project risk matrix.
• Works with assigned corporate / site HSE professionals and assures that assigned contractors for projects conform to required health and safety procedures and practices, with a focus on risk assessment.
• Responsible for foreseeing typical issues surrounding schedules, construction, project costs and proposing improvements and cost savings for current and future projects.
• Prepares reports for Division CAPEX Steering Committee on a frequent basis regarding status of project(s).
• Promote the deployment of the latest technology to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
• Develop a thorough document control process (cost management, construction drawings, etc.).
• Collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and other teams within the CAPEX project team.
• Directs the activities of the project support staff and ensures that project decisions are in line with the overall strategy.
• Collaborate with AMAT National Performance Team, Steering Committee, and other key stakeholders for duration of project.
• Develop a rigorous communication and reporting process (accurate and timely information in a transparent manner) across the entire organization.
• Is present on-site and performs field supervision at the location for extended periods of time managing the site construction team up to commissioning and start-up.
• Supports and helps oversee all aspects of projects.
• Oversees the Project(s) through Concept, Feasibility and Execution stages of the life cycle and is responsible for maintaining and updating company implemented tools.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors execution, and summarizes the progress of each project.
• Utilize demonstrated best industry practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project execution.
• Adopts a process for managing capital risk such as change in scope, material delays, safety or quality concerns, change orders, etc.

Requirements

• The ability to deal with ambiguity and facilitate change.
• Ability to create and manage large construction budgets.
• Strong ability to gain trust and create alignment across the organization to help drive project execution.
• Strong action orientation and drive for results.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Experience in building trust and coaching a diverse team of business leaders.
• Travel 25%+/-.
• Engineer and / or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required.
• At least 10 years’ experience in supporting and / or managing projects in mining, heavy construction and / or process industry.
• Strong oral/written communication, presentation, and listening skills.
• Strong negotiation and project management skills are important.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings and associated calculations.
• Individuals must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA.
• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Knowledge of advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Products, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Protective equipment that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Safety Glasses, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proven experience and leadership in managing multiple CAPEX projects preferred.
• Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to lead effective teams.
• Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills.
• Surveying experience with total station, GPS systems accessories a plus.
• Compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.
• Business acumen in manufacturing, distribution, and/or construction operations.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S. or B.E.) from four-year college / university or equivalent experience.

Benefits

Pay range and compensation package

• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance