Project Manager

External Description

Project Manager

Westlake, TX

• Immediate need
• PTO, Benefits, and 401k
• Long Term Contracted role
• This position is not open to international candidates, and does not offer relocation or per diem

Audubon is currently seeking a Project Manager to be part of a project team working onsite at a client's plant in Westlake, LA.

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing capital projects, facility renovations / retrofits, process improvements, equipment installations, and utility installations and modifications.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Key Areas of Responsibility will include :

• Providing necessary leadership for managing small, medium, and large projects.
• Facilitating collection of project requirements, objectives and expectations.
• Maintaining consistent communications with project teams and leadership.
• Leading definition of project objectives, scope development, and front-end engineering to support project development and execution.
• Preparing and submitting budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports; monitoring costs incurred; identifying budget issues.
• Monitoring project milestones and deliverables.
• Negotiating with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials.
• Planning, scheduling, or coordinating project activities to meet deadlines.
• Producing and distributing project documents; managing project documentation; ensuring engineering drawings and related documents properly handled, labeled, searchable, versions noted, etc.
• Developing and updating project plans including information related to objectives, schedules, funding, and staffing.
• Providing proposal review and approval modifications to project plans.
• Reviewing and reporting project outcomes / risks to appropriate management channels
• Conducting post-project evaluations; identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Overseeing project controls including project cost estimating, planning / scheduling, project benchmarking, effective cost control / forecasting, effective project progress control, contracting / procurement-plans, cash flow management and financial status of the project.
• Directing daily work of Project Engineers supporting major projects; ensures fulfillment of roles and responsibilities.
• Abiding by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participating in appropriate safety training;

demonstrating commitment to and support of EHSS principles and values; champions safety at all times; participates in and / or leads safety teams or projects as appropriate.

Additional duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required for the position :

• 10+ years’ experience in plant related construction projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Proven leadership and influencing skills; training in project management required.
• Project Engineering experience in Petrochemical, chemical, or refining industry is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of construction, engineering, procurement, and other project-related activities; able to emphasize interfaces and interdependencies of all project work and disciplines.
• Experienced in and understanding of cost controls, budgeting or other financial components of project management; negotiation skills;

financial knowledge important.

• Solid presentation skills; ability to create presentations as necessary.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and follow through on assignments.
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to use database systems and other programs and applications.

No Recruiters Please!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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