Lead, Project Manager

Basic Function

This position leads a small team of project managers who are accountable for managing development and execution of multiple capital projects through all assigned phases. The lead project manager also executes assigned capital projects.  The Project Managers assembles and leads the required cross-functional team to achieve agreed cost, schedule, quality, operability, and safety objectives established for the projects. This position will work closely with various technical groups, operations, reliability, and maintenance personnel to scope, design, and execute capital projects across the Bayport Complex.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervise 1 – 3 project managers
• Facilitate long range planning with site: engage with Project Sponsors on strategic objectives, perform quality review of project initiation forms, obtain estimates from Regional Project Controls group
• Manage site project portfolio: make assignments to project managers; set target completion dates; conduct biweekly project reviews; manage unbudgeted projects
• Update monthly capital steering team slides and participate in presentation
• Perform and document phase gate reviews for all projects; ensure adherence to PMP; conduct independent gate assessments for $5MM+ projects at other sites
• Facilitate P3 FEL toolbox sessions for projects > $5MM
• Employ the company's phase gate Project Management Process in execution of small capital projects up to $15MM TIC
• Execute projects consistent with approved project objectives and assume accountability for overall HSE, cost, and schedule performance during development, execution, commissioning and startup of projects
• Lead definition of projects, scope development, and front end engineering in support of the project objectives
• Lead multi-discipline project teams, including company and contract personnel, in resolution of technical and commercial issues
• Develop and implement documented Project Execution Plan (PEP) that covers concept selection, project development, contracting strategies, execution, commissioning and startup, and post project evaluation
• Develop documents necessary for project funding gate reviews
• Gather information and develop a thorough understanding of the project, while providing strong leadership skills to lead a diverse cross-functional team
• Prepare and present project updates to senior management
• Simultaneously manage multiple tasks and projects effectively

Min. Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering with a minimum of 10 years of work experience in the refining/petrochemical/chemical industry is required.
• Familiarity with applicable engineering codes/standards and their application.
• Working knowledge of equipment procurement and construction.
• The successful candidate shall have developed strong estimating skills and will have worked with contractors, vendors and purchasing to accomplish the work scope.
• Working knowledge of SAP as well as the Management of Change process.
• Strong teamwork, results orientation and organizational skills are a must.
• Must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing and facilitating the development of a portfolio of small to mid-size Capital Projects in an operating chemical plant.
• Expert knowledge of PMP methodologies
• Leadership experience

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