Project Manager

Boccard; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences in Riverton, Utah seeks a Project Manager to plan, execute and close projects for the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing sectors. You will manage resources, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure projects meet time, scope and budget requirements.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and 5+ years in PM or process engineering, with strong communication and proficiency in P&ID, Isometrics, 3D drawings, and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years of proven experience in Project Management or 5 years’ experience as a Process Engineer.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description.
• Experience planning staffing and coordinating internal/external resources.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute the project according to Boccard PM system and internal best practices.
• Deliver On Time, On Spec, and On Budget for assigned projects.
• Track performance and manage budgets; report variances.
• Prepare quotations and support technical alignments with clients.
• Coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation.
• Organize acceptance tests and project handover.
• Schedule startup and communicate status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

PM methodologies

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

P&ID & Isometrics

3D drawing

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical/chemical/manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Suite

ERP systems

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.

Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects on time, on spec, and on budget. This role involves managing resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring projects align with the organization's strategic objectives. The Project Manager will handle moderately complex projects, contributing expertise in project management methodologies and best practices. The incumbent will be in charge of the project execution and ensure full compliance with the P.Q.P rules: Prevention, Quality, and Productivity.

Position Functions

• Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place
• Accountable for delivering the project On Time, On Spec, and On Budget
• Track Project performance and meet budgetary objectives until project closure. Manage project budgets and report estimated versus actual costs, against physical progress. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances
• Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs
• Play an active role in maintaining the good relationship between the company and the client
• Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle and main point of contact for customer on project related communication
• Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments
• Execute and follow requests for modification to orders in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
• Prepare and manage staffing plans - Identify the need for internal and external resources
• Manage the project team, organize and lead internal meetings. Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Apply standard Engineering practices to complete and/or review calculations, spreadsheets, drawings, piping layouts, and functional descriptions. Plan and coordinate with various departments the completion of tasks / milestones: to be delivered on time and on spec: design review, P&ID, 3D, highlighted P&IDs
• Manage and validate the technical calculations, specifications
• Work closely with the Supply Chain department: Plan the Supply Chain Kick Off meeting and comply with internal purchase order rules of engagements
• Write and validate reception protocols and approve installations
• Coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects (may oversee equipment installation as necessary)
• Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
• Schedule and supervise the start-up
• Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates
• Prepare and provide project status reports to upper management / direct supervisor

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, chemical, manufacturing engineering or equivalent with at least 5 years of proven experience in Project Management or 5 years’ experience as a Process Engineer.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Food and/or Cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical process
• Comprehension of P&ID’s, Isometrics, layout, 3D drawing and functional description
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Competency in MS Suite, ERPs, and other data entry software