Senior Project Manager

Syensqo SA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale industrial capital projects from planning through commissioning. You will lead a team of engineers and contractors, manage FEL processes, and ensure safety and compliance across design and construction in multiple sites, including the Greenville area.

The role requires 15+ years of PM experience on big projects, CPM/PERT scheduling skills, and proven ability to drive projects on time and within budget while coordinating

Qualifications

• A BS in Engineering is required; Mechanical or Chemical preferred.
• Extensive PM experience on large industrial capital projects (> $25M).
• Experience leading international project teams is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of industrial capital projects (> $25M) including FEL and EPCM.
• Interface with BU management and report monthly to Project Steering Committee.
• Oversee procurement, RFQ development, bid reviews, and vendor negotiations.
• Direct international project teams and ensure safety across design and construction.
• Monitor scope, cost, and schedule; implement corrective actions as needed.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

# Senior Project ManagerRegular Greenville - SC, United States of America Greenville - TX, United States of America Havre de Grace - MD, United States of America Winona - MN, United States of AmericaApply to this job My candidate profile#### Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.###### We are looking for:The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of executing industrial manufacturing facility projects (both “grass root” and expansion based).#### We count on you for:* Consistent with Syensqo’s highest priority being safety, must exhibit the highest regard for employee and contractor safety, strict adherence to Syensqo specific construction based life safety rules, procedures and safety culture. Must also be capable of providing good judgment for risk assessment and overall management.* Interfaces with Business Unit (BU) management throughout project implementation and will communicate progress to the Project Steering Committee on a monthly basis, at a minimum.* Leads a team of 5-8 Syensqo team members consistent with the overall project size and scope.* Manages the procurement of EPCM and Construction contract resources necessary to support the project. Also Coordinate with BU site to support project permitting.* Manages and direct EPCM contractors through all phases of Project Execution and with a high experience of Front End Loading (FEL) practices and detailed engineering and design work sequences.* Management of HSE aspects during engineering and design, and through construction phases, aligned with GBU host site safe work practices.* Responsible for use of other capital best practices as appropriate (e.g. constructability reviews, value engineering sessions, risk analysis and management, execute change control consistent with the established Delegation of Authority, assessment schedule compression techniques...) to ensure consistency in project development and predictability in project execution through adherence to company processes and protocols.* Assesses along with the procurement resources assigned, the selection of the preferred contracting strategies consistent with the project objectives and benefits to Syensqo. In addition, will be required to oversee the procurement process including development of the RFQ, bid review and tabulation, vendor selection, and purchasing agreement terms and conditions negotiations.* Responsible for delivery of the project’s scope of work as agreed to with the project director and consistent with the project’s safety goals and protocols, regulatory requirements, established budget and schedule duration.* Responsible for the monitoring and reporting of project progress for scope, cost and schedule, throughout execution and be capable of implementing any corrective actions required.#### You can count on us for:* We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company* A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company* Opportunities for growth and learning* Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds###### You will bring:* A minimum BS in an Engineering discipline is required. Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree is preferred.* Must have a demonstrated a track record of successful project management on large industrial capital projects (>$25M) and experience in working within and/or managing international project teams is preferred.* Must have a minimum history of 15 years in project management experience in the successful execution and completion of large projects.* Must have a demonstrated leadership history in supervising direct reports and third party engineering contractors within virtual engineering teams in the successful completion of projects through commissioning and startup activities. Management of international project teams will also be a consideration.* Experience in managing projects for schedules using the Critical Path Method (CPM), PERT charts and Gantt charts. Experience with MS Project and/or Primavera based schedule software is preferred, from direct use and/or direct involvement when used by EPCM and construction contractors.* Must be able to lead problem solving teams to address complex issues using the best industry practices and most cost effective solutions.* Must be able to define capital projects including the project scope, the business case justification, the expected results, the determination of project costs, and completion of project documentation consistent with Front End Loading (FEL) requirements and best practices.* Understanding of engineering discipline design sequence and integration for overall design delivery, and integration to downstream construction packages* Upon project approval, person must be able to manage the capital project including the costs, schedule, functional group activities, and communication to all levels of the organization.* Good command of English language mandatory###### You will get:* Competitive salary and benefits package* The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $127,680 to $159,600. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.* 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations* Training platform for all employees* Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)