Senior Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boccard Life Sciences is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex CAPEX projects from initiation through closeout. The role involves directing project teams, managing scope, budget and schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards across multiple industries including Food, Cosmetics, and Pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities include preparing estimates and proposals, coordinating with vendors and clients, tracking KPIs, and delivering projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Process Engineering with significant industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a CAPEX Project Manager role.
• Experience in Hygienic Life Sciences (Food, Cosmetic, Pharmaceutical) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute projects per Boccard Project Management System and best practices.
• Manage budgets, scope and schedule; monitor variances and critical path.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors; lead kickoff and status meetings.
• Prepare technical specifications, bid packages, and change requests.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA and project requirements.
• Close out projects with handover, punch lists, and final acceptance.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Decision making

Organization

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Process Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Boccard Life Sciences, industrial integrator located in 35 countries, designs, manufactures, assembles, and installs process solutions for its customers worldwide in the Food & Ingredients, Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, and Brewing Industries.

The Senior Project Manager excels in carrying out, directing and managing the overall execution of customer CAPEX projects from project initiation to closing, applying Boccard Project Management System tools and processes, and standard project Management practices. Scopes of projects may collectively or individually include Conceptual Design, Basic Design, Detailed Design, Procurement, Shop Fabrication, Construction, Commissioning and Qualification.

Position Functions

• Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place. Accomplish and deliver the project objectives based on Boccard commitment: Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget
• Keep safety First, comply with OSHA regulations, anticipate safety issues take corrective actions, and report any violations to hierarchy
• Manage from small to multi-million-dollar projects and develop business with Clients
• Prepare monthly budget reports. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances for “Estimate To Complete” and “Estimate At Completion” forecasts
• Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments. Review customer purchase orders for alignment with Boccard’s proposals and scope of work. Upon contract award, gather and review data from estimating phase and perform project initiation
• During project execution, monitor project scope, identify scope variations, and prepare estimates for change requests in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
• Track execution schedule against baseline, identify project dependencies and variances, and report impacts to critical path and contractual milestones
• Coordinate with Department Managers to plan and acquire the resources required and assemble the project team. Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
• Set and continuously manage project expectations with team members and other internal and external stakeholders
• Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Continuously monitor Project risks, use Boccard internal risk register, and take proactive actions using standard risk management tools (avoid, transfer, mitigate, manage)
• Track project KPIs and communicate metrics to stakeholders throughout the project execution
• Document and manage project issues utilizing a project issue log and issuing non-conformity reports when appropriate. Collaborate with the Quality Department to review and close non-conformity reports, help improve best practices, and standard operating procedures
• Throughout the project, collaborate with the Purchasing Department in vendor selection, issue purchase order requisitions as needed, and validate receipt of vendor goods and services
• Participate in selecting suppliers, developing associated specifications and help in conducting RFQ process: offer analysis and technical comparison of offers
• Provide coordination between contractors onsite and customer representatives (i.e., safety manager, construction manager) and monitor contractors: respect of the scope, quality criterion as defined in the contract, open non-conformities when applicable and ensure application of related action plan
• Prepare detailed technical specifications and equipment specifications for projects in food, dairy, or beverage, or cosmetics, or pharmaceutical or brewery markets. Prepare technical bid packages for mechanical installation of process equipment, platforms, pipe racks, piping and other industrial components based on the scope of the projects
• Throughout the project (as necessary) coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects. Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
• Establish equipment list from validated P&ID, validate P&ID. Support Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering Manager in all the design review (P&ID, drawing, 3D)
• In charge of project until full closure phase completion. Establish, manage, and solve project punch-list. Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates. Handle project reserves and claims and assist in securing final payment. Review deliverables from project team and vendors for compliance with specifications and scope of work, prior to submittal to customer
• Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs. Submit customer satisfaction survey and collect feedback. Prepare recommendations and document Lessons Learned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Process Engineering with at least 10 years' experience in Hygienic Life Sciences: Food, Cosmetic, etc. and a minimum of 5 years' of proven experience in a CAPEX Project Manager role.

Skills and Abilities

• Exemplary team leader with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent decision-making capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Competency in MS suite

Travel

Yes, required (up to 40%).