Installation & Planning Coordinator

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

Lead the Planning activities for all ongoing projects, supporting Project Management and Site Management Areas. Help the referred area managers and the PMO Director on controlling and reporting data for the complete projects portafolio.

• Coordinate project resources and third parties/contractors for the flawless execution of projects;
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget;
• Ensure resource availability and allocation;
• Develop project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring;
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress;
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs;
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques;
• Report and escape to management as needed;
• Coordinate the relationship with the customer and all stakeholders or to Project Director when necessary;
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks;
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors/contractors;
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation;
• Apply roles of team;
• Lead the planning and implementation of project;
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables;
• Define project tasks and resource requirements;
• Assemble and coordinate project staff;

Educational Background:

• Degree within engineering
• The ideal candidate holds a PMI certification or another relevant project management education.

Professional Knowledge and Experiences:

• Track record in Project Management and/or Project and Installation Planning for the chemical, food, dairy & beverage industry markets.
• Experienced in mechanical and electrical installations and assembly planning.
• Experience working on multinational projects.
• Experienced in intercultural management.
• More than 5 years of Project Management experience from large technical projects.
• Experience in handling legal and contractual matters.
• Experience in negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Successful track record of finishing large projects with regards to results, timing, customer satisfaction and quality.

Other Skills &

Competencies:

• Direct people management through influential leadership capabilities. Potentially also through others. Leader of others.
• Demonstrates commercial awareness exploring risks and opportunities of the business. Strives to maximize commercial benefit.
• Breaks down the problem. Takes action to avoid future problems. Solves highly complex problems.
• Wants to do the job well. Strives for higher standards. Improves team performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle large teams of project engineers establishing clarity and direction as well as building a good positive team.
• English (fluent written and verbal) language skills are a pre-requisite. The ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.