Project Mgr

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company in Illinois seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead complex storage and asset-management projects, ensuring safety, schedule, cost and quality goals are met. You will oversee technical execution, coordinate with construction, controls, supply chain, HR, HSE and finance teams, and drive continuous improvement across projects.

The role requires extensive travel within the USA, strong leadership, and robust contract management skills.

Qualifications

• Typically 12-15+ years since first degree and 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Engineering, Construction Management or Project Controls.
• 3+ years Project Site Engineering or Construction Management role.
• Broad technical knowledge of construction methods and equipment, engineering processes, and fabrication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects in a single country or sub-region within a single country with scope up to US$100MM.
• Maintain client relationships and manage resources for the project.
• Forecasting and reporting; ensure compliance with contract terms and company policies.
• Travel to project locations for client meetings and site assessments.
• Lead change management to mitigate risk and maximize value.

Skills

Business presence

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multitasking

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Career development

Education

Professional degree (Engineering or BS Preferred)

Job description

Company Overview

CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our two global business units - Storage Solutions, the world leader in tanks, terminals, and storage systems, and Asset Solutions, a leading provider of operations, management, wells and decommissioning services - we combine technical excellence with execution capability to extend asset life, optimize performance, and maximize value.

Overview

CB&I Project Managers are responsible for all matters pertaining the execution of project(s) assigned to them in accordance with the contract terms and all Company HSSE, quality, execution and financial goals. This position is an individual contributor or Manager level role typically reporting to the Director of Operations with responsibility, either through direct reporting oversight or in collaboration with Construction, Project Controls, Supply Chain, HR, HSE, and Finance management and staff.

Responsibilities

• The CB&I Project Manager is responsible managing projects in a single country or sub-region within a single country. Projects assignments may range in scope from managing multiple small (Up to US$20MM) contracts or a single medium size (Up to US$100MM) project.
• This position has bottom line responsibility for the financial and technical success of projects
• Primary responsibilities are to comply with Company business & legal policies, maintain client relationships, protect the Company from unnecessary risks, manage resources for the project, provide overall leadership, and serve as a focal point for client communication
• Additional responsibilities include maintaining formal and accurate project forecasting, directing continuous improvements through a formal Lessons Learned program at the project level, assuring completion of internal and external project reports
• Must have a complete understanding of the Contract agreement, project specifications, the "as-sold" scope of work, and contract commercial terms
• Establishment and communication of project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy
• Able to travel to project locations for client/customer meetings and site assessments
• Robust management of change to mitigate risk and leverage commercial advantage
• Maintain positive project cash flow
• Representing the Company and the project at all meetings
• Participation in the Commercial and Business Development process by providing operational input and during the pre-contract effort

Qualifications

• Typically 12-15+ years since first degree and 10+ years of relevant experience in Project Engineering, Construction Management or Project Controls
• 3+ years Project Site Engineering or Construction Management role
• Professional degree (Engineering or BS Preferred)
• Broad technical knowledge of construction methods and equipment, engineering processes, and fabrication capabilities
• Familiarity with estimating, supply chain, project controls, and contract commercial management
• Knowledge of Commercial Contracting and Negotiation strategies
• Familiarity with the Energy & Construction Industry preferred
• Primarily responsible for managing government and industrial storage product contracts.
• Some travel is required as a result of managing multiple projects in different phases and places within the USA at the same time.
• Prior knowledge of concrete elevated tanks preferred.

Skills and Behaviors

• Business presence and polish
• Knowledge of CB&I products and markets
• Proactively identifies and solves the complex problems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Mentally agile and ability to multi-task and manage tight deadlines
• Proven negotiating ability with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with the ability to influence the organization
• Adaptability and agility to learn and contribute in varying and complex environments
• A mature business and technical acumen coupled with a drive to achieve results
• Exceptional communication and presentation skill, both written and verbal
• Ability to work and build credibility across the business, up to and including senior management level Establishes medium and long term career and personal development goals
• Proactively embraces and promotes the company’s values and culture, including diversity & inclusion and a healthy and safe work environment