Hybrid Lead Project Manager

at Solstice Advanced Materials

• Job title: Lead Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $142,000 - $178,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Baton Rouge, United States

About the role

• Lead Project Manager at Solstice managing capital project investments through their life cycles in the USA. Responsible for delivering projects according to time, scope, and budget requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation
• Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied
• Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders
• Work closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects.
• Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR)
• Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets
• Monitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management)
• Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis
• Interface with key sites and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources.
• Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed
• Handle necessary eMOC items in areas assigned and PSSR requirements on projects assigned
• Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects
• Advocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings
• Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers
• Oversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees
• Deliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs
• Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects
• Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans
• Identify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers
• Coordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors
• Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met
• Regularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays
• Maintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects
• Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services
• Prepare work order packages for construction
• Be an advocate for safety awareness with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes
• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred
• Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred
• Strong working knowledge of plant operations and processes preferred
• Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership
• Experience working with contract engineering firms
• Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects
• Prior experience with SAP is preferred
• Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

• employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays