Project Manager - Traveling

Norsk Hydro; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plan with company match

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Hydro Aluminium Metal in North America seeks a Project Manager to lead capital and process-improvement projects across the aluminum value chain, from feasibility through design, execution and completion.

You will coordinate with plant operations, engineering, procurement and external contractors, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining strict HSE compliance throughout all project phases. Travel up to 30-50% may be required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline.
• 5 years hands-on experience with a progressive organization managing projects.
• Relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations.

Responsibilities

• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and staffing plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (scopes of work, specifications, contracts, change orders).
• Coordinate equipment selection, procurement, and vendor management with stakeholders.
• Track and report progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to leadership.
• Manage onsite execution, including coordination of contractors, deliveries, installation, commissioning, and start-up.
• Ensure onsite logistics are planned (site readiness, staging, delivery scheduling).
• Conduct close-out activities, including punch lists and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots, sheet ingots, foundry alloys, wire rods, and high-purity aluminium, with a global production network of around 6,000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and Qatar, and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

The Project Manager is responsible for leading capital and process improvement projects across all phases — from feasibility study through design, execution, and completion through the aluminum value chain. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to specification, while coordinating closely with plant operations, engineering, procurement, and external contractors.

• Define project tasks, resource requirements, and staffing plans
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk registers
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including scopes of work, technical specifications, RFQs/RFPs, contracts, and change orders
• Coordinate equipment selection, procurement, and vendor management in collaboration with respective stakeholders
• Track and report project progress, risks, issues, and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders
• Manage onsite execution, including coordination of contractors, equipment deliveries, installation, commissioning, and start-up
• Ensure onsite logistics are planned and executed effectively (site readiness, equipment staging, delivery scheduling, installation sequencing)
• Conduct project close‑out activities, including punch‑list resolution, documentation handover, and lessons‑learned reviews
• Support knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across plants/sites
• Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental (HSE) compliance throughout all project phases
• Ensure all projects comply with best‑practice project management standards and applicable regulatory/technical requirements

Undergraduate degree in technical discipline; and 5 years hands on experience with a progressive organization working with projects; Relevant experience in manufacturing, industrial, or process operations; project, maintenance, or engineering experience preferred

• Solid working knowledge of project management theory and practice (scope, schedule, budget, risk, procurement)
• Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent)
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills (scopes of work, specifications, status reports)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across multiple functions and with external vendors/contractors
• Structured, organized, and detail-oriented work approach
• Willingness to travel 30-50% depending on project and work onsite as needed during execution phases
• Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.america@hydro.