Project Manger

Quikrete; Hannibal (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Quikrete Cement is seeking a Project Manager to provide engineering services and manage capital projects aimed at improving cement plant operations and profitability. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and cost, and ensure safe, compliant project execution.

You will coordinate contractors, train plant personnel on new installations, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvements in a 24/7 operation environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil engineering.
• Previous mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial 24/7 plant operations.
• Strong conceptual and operational planning, project management, budgeting and cost control skills.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical information, drawings.

Responsibilities

• Developed studies may prompt investments or modifications with support from contractors or personnel.
• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Builds relationships with plant personnel and contractors; exercises autonomy and initiative.
• Prepare capital project scope, cost estimates, justifications, and cost control tracking for budgetary compliance and startup/operation of projects.
• Coordinates and leads field representatives, contractors, and suppliers to ensure quality, schedule and cost control.
• Ensure successful project execution through studies and modifications.
• Promote internal controls and protect company resources; prevent fraud.
• Promote new technologies and concepts for competitiveness.
• Provide information and training on new installations.
• Provide leadership to department employees through coaching, support and delegation.
• Maintain documentation for vendor access.
• Provide training to plant personnel on new equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and reporting of issues.
• Collaborate with plant production and maintenance teams for knowledge transfer and RCA.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

24/7 operation readiness

Computer skills

MS Office / Project / CAD

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Project

CAD

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Quikrete Cement , we foster a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork and cooperation are at the forefront. As a Project Manager, the primary objective is to provide engineering services and project management skills to implement capital projects to improve cement plant operations and profitability.

What We Offer

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of achieving your professional goals without compromising your personal life.
• Career Growth: Join an industry leader renowned for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution. This is an opportunity to propel your career forward.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a comprehensive benefits package with customizable options that meet your needs and those of your family.

Responsibilities

About the Role

• Developed studies may prompt investments or modifications with support from contractors or personnel.
• Performs all task in safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• Good interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with plant personnel and contractors, as the role requires autonomy and initiative due to the Plant Manager's focus on short-term issues.
• Prepare capital project scope, cost estimates, justifications, and cost control tracking to ensure budgetary compliance and successful start-up and operation of projects.
• Coordinates and leads field representatives, contractors, and suppliers to ensure correctness, quality, and timely completion of projects.
• Ensure successful project execution through studies and modifications.
• Follow internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.
• Promote new technologies and concepts for competitiveness.
• Provide information and training on new installations.
• Provides leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating, as the situation requires.
• Maintain required documentation for vendor access.
• Provides training to plant personnel on new equipment usage.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Participates with plant production and maintenance teams to provide engineering resources and knowledge transfer, including RCA and other problem-solving tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (mechanical, chemical, electrical or civil).
• Previous mechanical engineering experience in heavy industrial 24/7 plant operations.
• Strong conceptual and operational planning skills, project management skills, budgeting, and cost control methods.
• Reads, analyzes, and interpret technical information, structural and engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through personal standards of conduct work, work ethics, project initiation and ability to delegate.
• Demonstrated commissioning leadership skills.
• Above average computer skills.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office Suites, Project, and CAD.
• Leadership capabilities with supervisory/managerial career aspirations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations.
• Must be able to meet unscheduled responsibilities in a 24/7 operation.
• Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.)