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Engineering Project Manager (Capital Project Manager/Senior Engineer)

Location: Crete, NB

Client: Fortune 100 Consumer Packaged Goods Company

Initial term: 18 months (position expected to run longer / transition to permanent)

The Project Manager will manage small, minor, and major capital projects from end to end (concept, scope, cost, resources, funding, etc.) They maintain visibility to the design process, assure adherence to all established key components and project deliverables, and directly manage overall project execution, including construction and commissioning. The project manager will coordinate with the client and various other groups inside and outside the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage adherence to project scope and secure approvals for all changes in projects based on engineering ways of working methodology.
• Assist in the development of pre-project approval documents, including project charter, project management plan, project kick start, estimate, and milestone schedule creation.
• Manage and control project budget, providing cost forecasts and cash flow projections through the development of project cost and status reports on at least a monthly basis or as requested by project stakeholders.
• Direct and execute installation, construction, and commissioning of assigned projects.
• Provide construction management and plant startup assistance as needed to ensure successful project execution.
• Monitor design progress and ensure deliverables are met in adherence to established project key components.
• Manage and maintain project milestone schedules with integrated detailed scheduling as agreed upon in the project charter.
• Evaluate, select, and issue contracts for construction firms through bidding and prequalification vetting processes.
• Receive design details from the design team with a full understanding of project deliverables to coordinate bid package development and release for construction bidding and field execution.
• Select contractors and contracting methods based on engineering ways of working methodology.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum):

Education: Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an accredited University.

Experience (Years/Type): Minimum three years experience. Requires experience in industrial manufacturing environments. Industrial construction experience will be a strong plus.

Skills: Scheduling software knowledge (P6 or Project), Cost Reporting, and trending through project management tools and Microsoft Excel.