Project Manager - Ord

Position Title:

Project Manager

Supervisor

Title:

Engineering Manager

Employment Type:

Full-Time – Salaried - Exempt

Location:

Ord, NE (onsite)

Department:
Engineering

Sign on Bonus up to $2,500

Do you want to work somewhere where your work truly matters? At Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy (SIRE), we are a high-energy, forward-looking powerhouse on a mission to engineer the smartest, cleanest energy on the planet! We are ambitious and refuse to stand still - we are constantly innovating, smashing goals, and unlocking cool new technologies that push our fast-paced operations to the absolute next level.

We don’t just build renewable energy - we build a team people want to be part of. If you are curious and crave an innovative environment where your hardworking spirit is celebrated, SIRE is exactly where you belong. We are a principled, world-class team that has been redefining renewable fuels since 2007, producing over 150 million gallons of ethanol annually across our plants.

We lead with a people-centric culture that invests in its team to ensure you have a stable, high-impact career at the center of something big. Let’s fuel the future together!

SIRE is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager owns the delivery of all projects at the plant, from small maintenance and process improvement projects to large capital and construction projects. Every project is expected to land on budget, on schedule and on scope. Tight budget control is the top priority of this role. The Project Manager uses proven project controls methods and tools to set a realistic baseline, track cost and schedule closely, control changes, and close projects out cleanly.

We are looking for an engineer with strong business sense who wants to grow and manage larger groups.

• Manage plant projects from start to finish, including capital, construction, equipment installation, process improvement, and shutdown/outage projects.
• Define project scope, develop cost estimates, and prepare business cases for management approval.
• Build and manage project budgets and schedules, tracking costs and progress and reporting status to the Engineering Manager and plant leadership.
• Run a formal change control process to prevent scope creep and keep projects on budget and on schedule.
• Prepare bid packages, evaluate competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and build a strong network of qualified contractors and vendors.
• Oversee contractors on site and hold them accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Identify and manage project risks, and enforce SIRE safety requirements and processes such as MOC and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and Accounting to minimize production impact and make sure new equipment is reliable and maintainable.
• Close out projects completely, including commissioning, final costs, updated drawings, and documentation handed over to Maintenance and Operations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and support annual capital planning and plant-wide cost reduction efforts.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with the following:

• Scheduling software:
  Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet or similar. Able to build and manage baseline schedules with critical path.
• Cost tracking:
  Advanced Excel. Experience tracking budget, commitments, actuals and forecast ned value management (cost and schedule performance) preferred.
• ERP/CMMS:
  Experience using an ERP or CMMS system to create purchase orders and track project costs.
• Construction management software:
  Procore or similar preferred.
• Drawings:
  Ability to read and mark up drawings and P&IDs. AutoCAD experience…