Engineering Project Manager

Syngentagroup; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package

401k with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Education Assistance

Wellness Programs

Corporate Discounts

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking an experienced project leader to manage capital projects within a manufacturing and R&D ecosystem. You will coordinate internal teams and external contractors to define scope, meet stringent criteria, and deliver on time and on budget.

Responsibilities include rigorous cost tracking, safety reporting, and seamless integration of commissioning with start-up and construction phases across diverse facilities.

Qualifications

• University degree (BS min or equivalent) in chemical/industrial engineering, electrical engineering mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering/biology/agronomy/food science.
• At least 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrates experience in operational manufacturing sites and construction.
• Leading a high-performance project team of internal and external resources.
• Engineering for a range of facility types (e.g., manufacturing, processing, commercial, laboratory).

Responsibilities

• Define, estimate, deliver, track, and report safety, costs, and physical progress of individual capital projects.
• Prepare robust, timely applications for engineering capital approvals and project completion reports.
• Ensure full integration between commissioning and start-up activities and the design and construction phases of projects.

Skills

Project leadership

Experience: 5+ years

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Contracting

Supplier management

Facility engineering

Engineering for various facilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/industrial/electrical/mechanical/biological/agronomy/food science

Job description

Through a clear understanding of the business strategy, intent, or requirements:

Manage projects directly: Agree, set, and achieve challenging success criteria for projects and formulate and deliver project execution strategies to achieve delivery through a project team composed mainly of third parties (e.g. Syngenta staff, design and construction contractors and equipment suppliers)

Work with project owners to shape project scope. This often requires holding large areas of ambiguity before a project scope is finalised in a Terms of Reference

Define, estimate, deliver, track, and report safety, costs, and physical progress of individual capital projects

Prepare robust, timely applications for engineering capital approvals and project completion reports

Ensure full integration between commissioning and start-up activities and the design and construction phases of projects

Develop an in-depth understanding of the engineering requirements for seed projects (R&D, P&S, VEG, and other business units of the company)

• Provide cutting-edge engineering solutions for use throughout Syngenta.
• A particular engineering specialism (e.g., AI Projects, Seeds Projects, GE Projects)
• Provide support for both annual and 5-year capital & expense planning for local sites and business units, including cost estimates, business case development, and schedule development
• University degree (BS min or equivalent) in chemical/industrial engineering, electrical engineering mechanical engineering, agricultural engineering/biology/agronomy/food science
• At least 5 years of experience
• Demonstrates experience in operational manufacturing sites and construction
• Leading a high-performance project team of internal and external resources
• Engineering for a range of facility types (e.g., manufacturing, processing, commercial, laboratory)
• Country legal and compliance requirements
• Understanding risk in engineering activity
• Setting appropriate standards
• Understanding the external supply base
• Contracting for engineering services
• Management of engineering suppliers and contractors

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
• Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
• Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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• WL: 5B