Senior Project Manager

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The Senior Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of executing industrial manufacturing facility projects (both “grass root” and expansion based).

• 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.

• 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

• 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…