Engineering Project Manager - Cyclyx

Engineering Project Manager

Cyclyx Overview

Only 10% of plastics are recycled today, and that must change. Cyclyx is a new kind of plastic feedstock management company that works with industry participants to increase plastic recyclability. Cyclyx operates as a membership consortium, uniting stakeholders around the circular value chains to work together and drive new results in plastic recycling. By working with partners to source, collect and pre-process large volumes of waste plastic based on exact technical specifications, Cyclyx redirects more plastic into recycling. This new partner-driven model aims to boost plastic circularity - and break the cycle that has kept recycling from reaching its full potential. The Cyclyx Circularity Center (CCC) facility is a first of its kind recycling facility which accepts clean and mixed sources of waste plastics and processes them into usable feedstock for the advanced and mechanical recycling market. This facility is significant in scale, with an annual capacity of >400 million lbs of inbound plastic.

Role Overview

The Engineering Project Manager support project management activities across the full life cycle of engineering projects as it pertains to the companies engineering, procurement and construction goals. The Engineering Project Manager will provide hands on leadership, analytical, and strategic support our functional professionals, ensuring all facets of the strategic projects are managed and delivered as expected, inclusive of budget and schedule. The role has full Senior Leadership support and will interact with the business development partners, functional areas leaders to deliver project requirements, and Senior Leadership teams across our Joint Venture organization.

Critical Conditions for Success

1. Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Project Timeline Development: Create a detailed project schedule that outlines the key phases, including engineering, procurement, and construction, with defined milestones.
• Resource Allocation: Ensure that sufficient resources are allocated to each phase, balancing manpower, equipment, and materials to meet deadlines.
• Critical Path Management: Monitor and adjust the project schedule to ensure tasks on the critical path are progressing to avoid delays.

1. Budget and Cost Management:

• Budget Development: Work with finance and the project team to develop a comprehensive budget that covers all aspects of engineering, procurement, and construction.
• Cost Tracking and Reporting: Use project controls to monitor and track expenses against the budget, identifying potential overruns early.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct regular cost variance analyses and implement corrective actions to manage and minimize budget deviations.

1. Project Controls Implementation:

• Risk Management: Identify and assess potential project risks, including delays in engineering, procurement issues, and construction challenges, implementing mitigation strategies. Maintain a risk register log through all phases of the project.
• Change Management: Implement a robust change management process to control scope changes, ensure proper documentation, and manage associated costs and schedule impacts.
• Performance Metrics and Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, budget compliance, and quality metrics, providing regular reports to stakeholders.

1. Team Leadership and Coordination:

• Project Team Oversight: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, procurement, and construction, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals. This job will require coordination with other departments as needed.
• Task Delegation: Assign responsibilities to team members based on their expertise, setting clear expectations and deadlines.
• Training and Development: Support the development of team members' skills and knowledge, fostering a collaborative environment for continuous improvement.

1. Engineering and Design Oversight:

• Design Review and Approval: Oversee the engineering team's design progress per the schedule, ensuring the engineering teams productivity meets project requirements.
• Problem Solving: Identify and facilitate the development of solutions where project deviates from the project plan.
• Quality Assurance: Together with the engineering management, ensure that all designs are reviewed for quality, feasibility, and alignment with project objectives.

1. Procurement:

• Procurement Schedule: Collaborate with the engineering and procurement teams to be sure the vendor selections and commercial terms are aligned with the project schedule and budget.

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance:

• Safety Management: Adhere to all EHS safety protocols during the execution of a project.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure that the project design and execution takes into account and adheres to all environmental regulations.

1. Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:

• Regular Updates: Provide progress updates to stakeholders, including clients, senior management, and business partners, ensuring transparency and addressing relevant concerns.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, reports, engineering work packages, bid packages, and changes, ensuring stakeholders have access to current project information.
• Stakeholder Meetings: Facilitate regular project meetings with stakeholders to review progress, discuss challenges, and make critical decisions.

1. Project Closeout and Commissioning:

• Testing and Commissioning: Track and monitor the final testing and commissioning of all systems to ensure they function as designed and meet performance specifications.
• Final Documentation and Handover: Compile and provide all necessary project documentation, including as-built drawings, operating manuals, and warranty information, for a smooth handover to the client or operations team.
• Lessons Learned and Project Review: Conduct a post-project review to document lessons learned, identify areas for improvement, and apply these insights to future projects.

Qualifications

Experience/Knowledge

• 10+ years' experience in capital projects management, manufacturing facility and/or bulk material handling design and build experience preferred
• Detailed understanding of project lifecycles in complex operational and business environments
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Agile, PMP/CMP, Lean Six Sigma or other related certifications are preferred
• Demonstrated MS Office suite competency
• Proficient skills with Project Management software, Primavera preferred

Education/Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (i.e. all Engineering disciplines) or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM)

Personal Qualifications

• Excellent business acumen, commitment to teamwork, and results orientation
• Superior interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills
• Self-confidence, initiative, and strong problem-solving skills
• Impeccable personal and professional ethics
• Supervisory and leadership skills to facilitate with management team peers and support the production team. This includes delegation of tasks and follow-ups
• Microsoft applications proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Microsoft SharePoint/Teams or other cloud based information systems
• Experience with EHS information systems
• Ability to utilize agency reporting software as needed

Position Mechanics

Reports to: Engineering Management

Type: Salaried; full time

Work Hours: Generally 8:00-5:00. This is a multi-shift operation, so there will be occasional evening and weekend work.

Staff: none

Location: Houston, TX

Work environment: Manufacturing and professional office

Travel: 25%

Physical Demands: Physical tasks associated with office work and walking production floors and construction projects.

Company Benefits

Cyclyx offers a competitive benefits package which goes beyond just a paycheck. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive, company funded (up to 90% company-paid premiums) health, dental, vision and insurance plans to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, and much, much more. We also provide development and growth opportunities because we believe investing in your success is investing in our success. Also, working for a rapidly growing, fast-paced organization, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally and expand your network while building a rewarding and dynamic career.

Company Culture

We are committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining diverse and highly talented individuals. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, an engaging and growing culture, and a variety of opportunities for our employees' professional growth and development.

Cyclyx is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We value mutual respect and diversity in the workplace and are committed to Employment Equity and Inclusion. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees that drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and do not discriminate any applicant's status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.