Project Manager

BOCCARD; Ohio; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences, a global industrial integrator, seeks a Senior Project Manager based in Ohio to lead capital projects from initiation to close. You will apply Boccard’s PM System, manage scope, budgets, and schedules, and coordinate with clients and internal teams to deliver safe, on-time, on-spec outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a relevant field and 5+ years in CAPEX project management within hygienic life sciences. Travel up to 40% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with 10+ years in Hygienic Life Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years in a CAPEX Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects per Boccard Project Management System and best practices.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resources to meet safety, time, and cost targets.
• Review P&IDs, drive change control, and support customer proposals.
• Coordinate with multiple departments and vendors to secure scope and quality.
• Lead meetings (Kickoff, Weekly, Fortnightly) and report KPIs to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards (OSHA) and contractual requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural/Chemical/Mechanical/Food Process Eng

Job description

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

Job Description

Project Manager based in Ohio :

The Senior Project Manager excels in carrying out, directing and managing the overall execution of customer CAPEX projects from project initiation to closing, applying Boccard Project Management System tools and processes, and standard project Management practices. Scopes of projects may collectively or individually include Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Procurement, Shop Fabrication, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification.

Position Functions :

• Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place. Accomplish and deliver the project objectives based on Boccard commitment: Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget
• Keep safety First, comply with OSHA regulations, anticipate safety issues take corrective actions, and report any violations to hierarchy
• Manage from small to multi-million-dollar projects and develop business with Clients
• Prepare monthly budget reports. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances for “Estimate To Complete” and “Estimate At Completion” forecasts
• Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments. Review customer purchase orders for alignment with Boccard’s proposals and scope of work. Upon contract award, gather and review data from estimating phase and perform project initiation
• During project execution, monitor project scope, identify scope variations, and prepare estimates for change requests in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
• Track execution schedule against baseline, identify project dependencies and variances, and report impacts to critical path and contractual milestones
• Coordinate with Department Managers to plan and acquire the resources required and assemble the project team. Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Set and continuously manage project expectations with team members and other internal and external stakeholders
• Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Continuously monitor Project risks, use Boccard internal risk register, and take proactive actions using standard risk management tools (avoid, transfer, mitigate, manage)
• Track project KPIs and communicate metrics to stakeholders throughout the project execution
• Document and manage project issues utilizing a project issue log and issuing non-conformity reports when appropriate. Collaborate with the Quality Department to review and close non-conformity reports, help improve best practices, and standard operating procedures
• Throughout the project, collaborate with the Purchasing Department in vendor selection, issue purchase order requisitions as needed, and validate receipt of vendor goods and services
• Participate in selecting suppliers, developing associated specifications and help in conducting RFQ process: offer analysis and technical comparison of offers
• Provide coordination between contractors onsite and customer representatives (i.e., safety manager, construction manager) and monitor contractors: respect of the scope, quality criterion as defined in the contract, open non-conformities when applicable and ensure application of related action plan
• Prepare detailed technical specifications and equipment specifications for projects in food, dairy, or beverage, or cosmetics, or pharmaceutical or brewery markets. Prepare technical bid packages for mechanical installation of process equipment, platforms, pipe racks, piping and other industrial components based on the scope of the projects
• Throughout the project (as necessary) coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects. Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
• Establish equipment list from validated P&ID, validate P&ID. Support Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering Manager in all the design review (P&ID, drawing, 3D)
• In charge of project until full closure phase completion. Establish, manage, and solve project punch-list. Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates. Handle project reserves and claims and assist in securing final payment. Review deliverables from project team and vendors for compliance with specifications and scope of work, prior to submittal to customer
• Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs. Submit customer satisfaction survey and collect feedback. Prepare recommendations and document Lessons Learned.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Process Engineering with at least 10 years' experience in Hygienic Life Sciences: Food, Cosmetic, etc. and a minimum of 5 years' of proven experience in a CAPEX Project Manager role.

• More than 10 years of professional experience in Budget Management

Skills and Abilities

• Exemplary team leader with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Competency in MS suite

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 40% required.

• Authorized to work in the US
• More than 1 year of professional experience in Intellectual Property (IP)