Project Manager

Role Overview

• Managing projects as a Professional Project Manager according to the KPGNA Project Management Guidelines.
• Overall responsible for the financial performance and result of the project, ensuring the best outcome for KPGNA by creating and maintaining a detailed project budget.
• Coordinates activities of the project organization while being responsible for the project success and providing strong direction to the project team.
• Planning and maintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress including the work breakdown schedules and activity lists of all project contributors.
• Creates and maintains the project resource plan and communicates resource needs to relevant department managers.
• Creates Procurement plan with supply chain to schedule fabrication and component receipt to support meeting project schedule.
• Supports RFQ process for mechanical and electrical installation contractor selection.
• Responsible for completion of phase gate reviews and reporting of the development in the project to multiple stakeholders including the customer.
• Responsible for Claim Management & Change order management including impacts to the schedule and budget.
• Perform Risk & Opportunity management to mitigate and minimize project risks.
• Ensure that the sitework is managed by the Site Manager / Installation Supervisor and that H&S is always implemented.
• Attend client meetings on site as required to facilitate the installation and commissioning of the KPGNA process plant.
• Captures and evaluates Lessons Learned for the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience, training, and education.
• 3+ years of experience in technical project teams with knowledge in handling contractual matters and negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Experience in beverage, dairy or liquid food projects preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with PC and Windows Operating system, Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand, organize and manage turn-key projects independently.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• STD
• LTD
• Employer Paid Life
• Voluntary Life
• Generous Vacation and Sick/Personal Time
• 401K with company match