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Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, multi-million dollar initiatives in chemical and mechanical engineering. The role focuses on planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk assessment, coordinating global teams in a matrix structure.

The candidate should have PMP certification, at least 6 years of PM experience, and a track record with modular fabrication and SAP ERP tools. Travel up to 20% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• PMP certification with at least 6 years of project management experience.
• Experience in modular fabrication and design of process equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the control and oversight of various aspects of a project.
• Plan scheduling, cost management, and risk control & assessment.
• Monitor sub-vendor activities for modular equipment fabrication.
• Report to stakeholders and develop planning strategies.
• Monitor project costs and budgets; identify and mitigate risks.
• Analyze performance metrics and provide insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Skills

PMP

Leadership

Cost Management

Negotiation

Analytical

Global Operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

ERP Software

Job description

• Manage and direct the control and oversight of various aspects of a project
• Planning scheduling, cost management, risk control & assessment
• Monitoring sub-vendor of static and rotating equipment including modular equipment fabrication
• Reporting to corresponding stakeholders
• Develop and implement project planning and scheduling strategies
• Monitor and control project costs and budgets
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
• Analyze project performance metrics and provide insights and recommendations
• Collaborate with cross-functional internal and external teams to ensure project success
• Ensure compliance with project management standards and best practices
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies
• Experience in Modular fabrication and design of process equipment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management
• Experience working in virtual environment.
• Experience executing projects in the order of $5M to $20M value
• Knowledge of ERP software like SAP
• Experience in a global organization
• Experience in managing projects in a matrix organization
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management principles and methodologies, with a strong focus on planning, scheduling, cost management, and risk assessment. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects valued between $5M to $20M while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Modular Fabrication and Design Experience
• Cost Management and Budget Control
• Leadership and Team Management Skills
• Experience in Global Organizations

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management Principles
• Cost Management
• Risk Control and Assessment
• Project Performance Analysis
• Scheduling Strategies
• Modular Equipment Fabrication
• Project Execution
• Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Team Management Skills
• Collaboration Skills
• Influencing Skills
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Matrix Organization
• Global Organization
• Project Management Standards

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Software
• SAP