Industrial Project Manager – Capital Projects & Plant Ops

Quikrete; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete Cement is seeking a Project Manager to provide engineering services and manage capital projects aimed at improving cement plant operations and profitability. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and cost, and ensure safe, compliant project execution.

You will coordinate contractors, train plant personnel on new installations, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvements in a 24/7 operation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering.
• Previous mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial 24/7 plant operations.
• Strong conceptual and operational planning, project management, budgeting and cost control skills.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, drawings.

Responsibilities

• Developed studies may prompt investments or modifications with support from contractors or personnel.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Builds relationships with plant personnel and contractors; exercises autonomy and initiative.
• Prepare capital project scope, cost estimates, justifications, and cost control tracking for budgetary compliance and startup/operation of projects.
• Coordinates and leads field representatives, contractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, schedule and cost control.
• Ensure successful project execution through studies and modifications.
• Promote internal controls and protect company resources; prevent fraud.
• Promote new technologies and concepts for competitiveness.
• Provide information and training on new installations.
• Provide leadership to department employees through coaching, support and delegation.
• Maintain documentation for vendor access.
• Provide training to plant personnel on new equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting of issues.
• Collaborate with plant production and maintenance teams for knowledge transfer and RCA.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

24/7 operation readiness

Computer skills

MS Office / Project / CAD

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Project

CAD

Job description

Quikrete Cement is seeking a Project Manager to provide engineering services and manage capital projects aimed at improving cement plant operations and profitability. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and cost, and ensure safe, compliant project execution.

You will coordinate contractors, train plant personnel on new installations, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvements in a 24/7 operation environment.