Project Controls Manager (m/f/d)

Are you an experienced project manager with the ability to successfully influence project teams? Welcome to LyondellBasell.

For our German site in Wesseling near Cologne we are looking for a

Project Controls Manager (m/f/d)

The Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, on assigned projects, that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell’s Project Management Process (PMP). You will manage project controls disciplines to provide all data related to HSE, cost, and schedule performance to the project manager and project sponsor.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Function in a Project Controls Manager (PCM) role on one or more large projects. Responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell’s Project Management Process (PMP) and applicable Project Controls Guidelines (PEWP).
• Prepares the Project Controls Plan based on the scope and execution strategy for each project. Develops/reviews schedules, estimates, and risk registers included in the Project Execution Plan (PEP).
• Ensures maintenance (including review and audit) of the estimating, cost, and scheduling processes and tools of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; align with LyondellBasell requirements.
• Ensures that the cost estimates, schedules, man-hour budgets, scope changes, cost trends and budget revisions produced by contractors, subcontractors, and vendors are reviewed appropriately.
• Develops/reviews the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).  Works with the project teams and contractors to ensure compliance with WBS, CBS and work packaging requirements through appropriate segregation and coding.
• Analyzes project controls data to proactively identify problems and propose solutions. Member of Project Leadership Team advising and counseling Project Managers on controls related matters. Serves as the liaison between the project team and GP Project Controls organization and assists in benchmarking (internal and external) efforts.
• Ensures that all project controls data is collected and captured in the appropriate LyondellBasell systems (i.e. PIMS).

Qualifications

You are an experienced project manager with the ability to successfully influence project teams. With your ability to surface conflicts and resolve them effectively, you are not afraid to push back on leadership when required to ensure successful project outcomes. You possess strong verbal and written communications skills and communicate effectively on various levels, within project teams, site organizations, and corporate departments.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or substantial relevant work experience
• Membership or certification from project management profession (e.g. PMP) desirable
• 15+ years of Project Controls experience preferably in relation to petrochemical or refining industry
• Functional experience in the area of cost control, planning/scheduling, estimating and risk management
• Knowledge of contracting practices, project management practices, and financial system processes related to project management
• Familiar with Primavera P6, Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), and SAP.  Proficient using the Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated management experience or the ability to successfully influence project teams
• Ability to surface conflicts and resolve them effectively.  Ability to push back on leadership when required to ensure successful project outcomes
• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively within project teams, site organizations, and corporate departments
• International project controls experience is a plus

• English required; knowledge of other languages (strong preference: Dutch or German) desirable

What makes us attractive – your perspectives?

We offer attractive salary package, company social benefits and mobile working.

We encourage decisions and reward results.

We believe in the power of many - with continuous improvement we build successful teams.

We want to appeal to everyone – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Interested ?

Register your CV and apply via our online portal by clicking on the “apply” button. Please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Team  at karriere@lyondellbasell.com for more details.

We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce.  As one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.