Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

The primary objective of this position is to provide engineering services and project management skills to implement capital projects to improve cement plant operations and profitability.

Pay is dependent upon experience and will be discussed during the consideration process.

Organization Structure:
The Project Manager reports directly to the Sr. Project Manager. The Project Manager does not have any direct reports.

• Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies.
• 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.
• Assists in the preparation of the plant’s Capex budget, three-year Capex plan updating and reportingli>
• Follow internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.
• Ensures a safe work environment for all employees, visitors, and contractors by consistent application of plant safety rules, practices, and policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law.
• Complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Evaluates equipment and components to assure projects requirement are met.
• Communicates and coordinates project phases with appropriate plant and corporate departments.
• Provides training to plant personnel on new equipment usage.
• Provides leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating, as the situation requires.

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in a related field.
• Previous mechanical engineering experience in cement or 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.
• 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.).
• Recession Resistant Industry
• Consistent work, with a work/life balance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
• Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
• Life Insurance - Company Paid
• Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid

• Motor Vehicle Record Check
• 5-Panel Drug Screen
• Fit for Duty Baseline Physical (if applicable)