Senior Project Manager

Blue-Signal-Search; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Signal is seeking a Senior Project Manager to guide complex industrial projects from inception through completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and quality outcomes. The role requires leading cross-functional teams, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and applying risk management to mitigate issues.

The ideal candidate has a technical background, extensive project management experience in industrial settings, and proficiency with scheduling tools such as Microsoft

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field or engineering with PM training.
• 7+ years of managing industrial projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead industrial projects from inception to completion, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality targets.
• Develop and manage project schedules using MS Project/Primavera.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and vendors to meet timelines and handover.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to achieve objectives.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Risk management

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a technical discipline

PM Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Our client has an impressive industry reputation based on quality customer service, attention to detail, and a high commitment to ethics. They are hiring a Senior Project Manager to join their team and contribute to their continued success.

The Senior Capex Project Manager will lead complex industrial projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution. The ideal candidate will bring a solid technical background coupled with extensive project management experience in industrial environments.

This Role Offers

• Ever-growing organization at the onset of a new transformation plan.
• Multiple career advancement paths. Opportunity to develop niche skills.
• Ability to make a visible impact with a global organization.
• Outstanding company culture with a focus on camaraderie and respect.
• Established, respected company with an excellent industry reputation and global customer base.
• Strong support structure. Large pool of resources including finance, software, and procurement support and tools.
• Strong safety culture and safety performance at each facility.

Focus

• Oversee multiple industrial projects, driving them from inception to completion with a focus on meeting budget, timeline, and quality targets.
• Develop and manage project schedules, utilizing advanced scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera to monitor progress and resources.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, including various trades, ensuring alignment with project timelines and processes.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of industrial commissioning techniques and methodologies to ensure smooth project execution and handover.
• Monitor project performance using “S” curves and other project planning and scheduling techniques to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address project risks and implement solutions to meet project objectives.

Skill Set

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline, ideally combined with formal training in project management or engineering.
• Strong expertise in industrial project planning, including multi-trade scheduling and commissioning processes.
• Proficiency in using resource-loaded scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or equivalent software.
• Certified Project Manager or a strong commitment to obtaining certification within a reasonable timeframe.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience managing industrial projects of moderate to high complexity, showcasing the ability to handle multiple, concurrent assignments.
• Experience working with contractors and vendors, including contract negotiation and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of risk management principles, including the ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

About Blue Signal

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS