Job DescriptionWood is recruiting for a
Mechanical Project Manager to join its
Operations Americas business focusing on
chemical manufacturing plant brownfield projects. This a full-time
onsite opportunity and would be located at
Narrows, VA, United States.
#LI-OnsiteThe RoleThe Mechanical Project Manager will coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase, develop overall project scope and execution strategy, and manage cost control in SAP. They will ensure projects meet safety, cost, and schedule goals while leading a team of qualified personnel.
ResponsibilitiesTypical responsibilities - Coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase, develop overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request, and execute projects while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.
- Lead preparation of funding documents, manage final closeout reporting, and ensure all required documentation is completed.
- Assemble a team of qualified personnel of various disciplines (Celanese or Contract) to execute the project, lead decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s), and provide support for pre-startup and commissioning activities.
- Set up cost control in SAP, manage cost, schedule, and scope within corporate guidelines, and prepare progress reports as needed.
- Perform engineering reviews, manage technical content and interfaces for scopes of work, and coordinate the assembly of project data books.
- the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Act as a role model for less experienced engineers, mentor/coach as appropriate, and chair recurring project meetings.
QualificationsWhat makes you remarkable? At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.
Expected: - BS or MS degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical).
- 2-15+ years of relevant industry experience (preferably as a Project Manager in mechanical projects).
- Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as cost control, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.
- Ability to plan and organize projects from inception to start-up.
- Knowledge of chemical or related manufacturing facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
- Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
- Self-motivated and self-directed.
- Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable: - Knowledge of gated work process for project management.
- Good working knowledge of the procurement process.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module.
- Knowledge of ASME, API, AISC, PIP, ASCE, RAGAGEPs, or other pertinent engineering standards.
