Project Manager - Technical

externalcvrenergy; Coffeyville (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CVR Energy seeks a seasoned Project Manager to oversee diverse, multi-discipline projects across technical, fiscal and administrative domains. You will plan, direct, and control initiatives to safely deliver on-time and on-budget results, with emphasis on scope development, bids, and vendor coordination.

Requirements include 5+ years in PM or chemical plant settings, EPC exposure, and strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management or chemical plant experience required.
• Field construction experience with civil, structural and mechanical projects preferred.
• Past experience in a project management position leading projects of at least $500K in size, experience with larger projects preferred.
• Independent development of scope alternatives and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of API codes and industry practices required; ASME codes preferred.
• Strong MS Office Suite skills; strong analytical, priority setting, decision making and performance management.
• Ability to manage multi-discipline engineering projects with little direction.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects, accountable for scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with contractors, client representatives and senior management to evaluate technical details and logistics of projects to define the scope, cost and schedule for the project.
• Develop Scope of Work (SOW) that can be used to solicit bids for facility related projects. This includes technical descriptions as well as schematics drawings to depict the plans. Prefer experience with Engineering/Procurement/construction (EPC), capital projects, validation and technical writing. Follow CVR Stage Gate process.
• Assist in maintaining/updating facility specifications and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments both locally and across the Company network as well as vendors, engineering contractors and construction contractors.
• Create and track project schedules and budgets. Accountable for successfully leading projects from initial design through start-up. Expected to safely deliver projects that meet performance expectations on-time and on-budget.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil or Process Controls Engineering preferred

20+ years of industry or related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The incumbent will be assigned to various sized projects, often with responsibility for management and performance across multiple disciplines. The responsibilities include planning, directing, supervising and controlling all technical, fiscal and administrative phases and functions of the projects’ activities. The Project Manager will be expected to safely deliver projects that meet performance expectations, on-time and on budget.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil or Process Controls Engineering preferred.
• 20+ years of industry or related experience in lieu of degree required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years experience in project management or chemical plant experience required.
• Field construction experience with civil, structural and mechanical projects preferred.
• Past experience in a project management position leading projects of at least $500K in size, experience with larger projects preferred.
• Independent development of scope alternatives and engineering requirements.
• Knowledge of ASME codes preferred. Knowledge of API codes and industry practices required.
• Projects/work experience demonstrating strong project, communication and technical analysis skills.
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite preferred.
• Strong analytical, priority setting, decision making and performance management skills.
• Ability to manage multi-discipline engineering projects with little direction.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Fluent in English, oral and written required.
• Ability to adjust schedule to meet business needs.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead multiple projects, accountable for scope, schedule and budget.
• Work with contractors, client representatives and senior management to evaluate technical details and logistics of projects to define the scope, cost and schedule for the project.
• Develop Scope of Work (SOW) that can be used to solicit bids for facility related projects. This includes technical descriptions as well as schematics drawings to depict the plans. Prefer experience with Engineering/Procurement/construction (EPC), capital projects, validation and technical writing. Follow CVR Stage Gate process.
• Assist in maintaining/updating facility specifications and standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments both locally and across the Company network as well as vendors, engineering contractors and construction contractors.
• Create and track project schedules and budgets. Accountable for successfully leading projects from initial design through start-up. Expected to safely deliver projects that meet performance expectations on-time and on-budget.
• Exposure to work near potentially volatile and combustible materials and chemicals.

EXPECTED RESULTS

• Projects are completed safely and meet facility requirements.
• Integrity is assured in project-related PSM required data.
• Ensure project schedule and budget are predictable and achieved.
• Effectual consideration of multiple alternatives to meet project goals.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures