DIR Capital Projects

TPC Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Group in Houston seeks a Director of Capital to lead capital management across a chemical plant and two terminals, directing portfolio governance and project execution from conception through turnover.

You will apply 10+ years of PM experience in chemical/refining, engineering knowledge, and strong change-management skills to deliver projects on cost, schedule and safety while aligning with standards and business needs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project management in either the Chemical and/or Refining industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent from accredited university or institution
• Experience with managing projects utilizing a rigorous project stage gate process
• Demonstrated skill in change management
• Self-starter knows how to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Understands and adheres to safety, health, environmental and quality guidelines
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to adapt to different audiences
• Experience with project execution plans and constructability reviews
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

Responsibilities

• Lead resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management
• Create and implement comprehensive capital project portfolio execution strategy including schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to vet projects, schedules, project financials, environmental/health/safety impacts, feasibility, or technical reviews to ensure strategic alignment
• Identify systematic opportunities and drive improvements in portfolio management as well as project execution and controls
• Accountable to ensure governance requirements for program/project funding and execution are met
• Successfully manage and execute capital projects, providing direction and oversight throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and implement comprehensive project execution strategy including schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications
• Responsible for identification of risk factors and risk ranking; develops and implements risk response plan
• Collaborate with the team on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, etc.)
• Leads the development of major projects through the definition phase and securing funds
• Validates project scope and execution plan prior to funding approval (AFE) and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Verifies objectives have been met during closeout and captures lessons learned
• Cascades knowledge and best practices to all capital projects team members
• Communicates and resolves technical and commercial issues to Operations Leadership Team and Senior Leadership Team

Skills

Project management

Change management

Leadership

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Database management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Capital position is an excellent opportunity for someone having experience in managing infrastructure, maintenance, reliability, and capital projects in a Chemical Plant or Refinery setting.

The director will oversee capital processes, portfolio, and project execution for our manufacturing facility and two (2) terminals.

The successful candidate will be a change agent who is familiar with best practices in capital management and able to recognize and institutionalize improvements. They will be adept at managing and delivering a portfolio of projects through a team, meeting expectations for cost, scope, schedule, and internal reporting requirements. They will use their strong organizational savvy and relationship building skills to collaborate and influence both internal and external resources, producing alignment and tangible results.

This individual has the responsibility, accountability and authority to manage portfolio priorities, execution of the engineering design, procurement, construction and turnover to manufacturing of capital projects in accordance with applicable specifications and standards in order to achieve project objectives.

Come join us! This is an opportunity to truly make an impact on the current and future success of the organization and have your impact recognized. Our culture is one of engagement, commitment, collaboration, trust, and delivering results.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting and people management
• Create and implement comprehensive capital project portfolio execution strategy to include schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications
• Collaborate with a variety of organizational stakeholders to vet projects, schedules, project financials, environmental/health/safety impacts, project feasibility, or technical reviews to ensure strategic alignment
• Identify systematic opportunities and drive improvements in portfolio management as well as project execution and controls
• Accountable to ensure governance requirements for program/project funding and execution are met
• Successfully manage and execute capital projects, providing direction and oversight throughout the project lifecycle
• Create and implement comprehensive project execution strategy to include schedule, budget, procurement, resources, quality, risks, change control and communications
• Responsible for identification of risk factors and risk ranking of threats posed to project's success during technical and location-oriented risk assessment; develops and implements risk response plan to monitor and control risks throughout project lifecycle
• Collaborate with the team on project administration (scheduling, estimating, cost management, schedule management, etc.) so that project resources are optimized to achieve established objectives
• Leads the development of major projects through the definition phase, assembling development teams and securing any funds needed for development
• Validates the project scope and execution plan of projects prior to approval for funding (AFE) and identifying value engineering opportunities
• Verifies project objectives have been met during project close out activities and supporting the collection of lessons learned for project development
• Cascades knowledge and best practices to all capital projects team members
• Communicates and resolves technical and commercial issues to the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as related to project objectives

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in project management in either the Chemical and/or Refining industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent from accredited university or institution
• Experience with managing projects utilizing a rigorous project stage gate process
• Demonstrated skill in change management
• Self-starter knows how to effectively manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Understands and adheres to all policies, procedures, and guidelines pertaining to safety, health, environmental and quality assurance emphasizing this perspective in their own work and in the work of others
• Knows how to effectively exchange information, instructions and ideas within own work group and with other cross-functional groups
• Has advanced verbal and written communication skills and can adapt communication style to suit different audiences
• Experience with establishing thorough project execution plans and supporting constructability reviews
• Must be eligible to work in the United States for any company in an ongoing capacity without company sponsorship
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and general database management skills
• PMP or other certificates in Project Management
• General experience using ERP systems such as Oracle.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Thinks Analytically: weights the costs, benefits, risk and chances for success when making a decision

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States continually without company sponsorship.

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