Sr. Engineering Project Manager Job at Koppers Inc.
Job Responsibilities
- Develops project objectives by conferring with business units and sites and reviewing business objectives.
- Develops and leads the project team which typically includes plant management personnel; division management personnel; other engineers and subject matter experts; member of the safety, health, environmental and process excellence group; and member of the purchasing group, etc. to successfully complete the project.
- Accurately defining the project scope.
- Determine project specifications by studying equipment design, internal customer requirements, and standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
- Determine project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
- Determine project costs by utilizing cost estimating methods, comparable material and construction job costs, and solicit proposals based on specifications with assistance from purchasing group and developing project budgets.
- Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
- Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and schedule changes; developing and executing actions.
- Controls project costs by reviewing and approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
- Managing the construction phase either directly or through contracted field supervisors.
- Providing startup supervision and assistance. Also includes training of plant operators.
- Detailed monthly reports indicating project progress and status from a financial and scheduling standpoint.
- Preparing the required documentation for Capital Expenditure Requests (CER)
- Communicating with Operations Managers, Plant Managers, and Plant Support staff regarding project progress.
- Developing and leading a team consisting of plant operations, maintenance, SH&E to facilitate the successful completion of the project.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing and engineering settings
- Preferred: Project Manager Professional (PMP) certified
- Experience as a manager or cross functional team leader preferred
- Strong computer skills are required, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Microsoft Project; AutoCAD and ChemCAD preferred
- High level of knowledge and familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) principle
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Front End Loading (FEL) and/or Front End Engineering Design (FEED) process
- Proficient computer skills (Microsoft, Project, etc)
- Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and process improvements
- Ability to work effectively with minimum supervision in a diverse, multidiscipline team environment
- Ability to manage activities for multiple projects in parallel while effectively managing time and resources required
- Prepares and communicates project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
- Works with purchasing group to identify and contract with vendors and contractors.
- Works with safety and environment group to ensure equipment and design specified meet safety and environmental standards. This may require leading/participation in PHA/HAZOP.
- Leads or assists in the leadership of the Management of Change process for the project.
- Maintains company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
- Works with Subject Matter Experts to ensure design meets safety and environmental standards and business needs.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
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