Owner Representative - Selectek, Inc.

We have an immediate need for an Owner Representative to act as the client’s project manager on a variety of capital projects and would be working at coordinating this work with other outside engineering consultants and contractors. The position would be on-site all week as it involves in-plant processes. The position requires 15+ years of experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, or Coating operations.

Pay: $125k - $175k

Location: South of Columbus, OH

Work Hours: (7:45am - 3:45pm) Mon-Fri

Job Description:

• Responsible for managing all activities for Professional Engineering projects in accordance with the project schedule and budget.  
• This includes directing and coordinating an engineering design team and/or subcontractor activities in accordance with project/client procedures, scope of work, project cost control, client/vendor/contractor interface, and contract specifications.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the client for all project-related activities and communication. 
• Anticipate project staffing needs and provide input to the selection of project team members.
• Establish objectives and provide performance feedback for project team members
• Work with clients to develop scope, resolve conflicts, and build relationships
• Actively promote, support, and monitor safety policies and the safety policies of our clients.
• Document and execute changes in the scope of the project
• Anticipate problems and work with clients, engineering, OEM's, subcontractors, and project team to provide corrective actions
• Act as a technical resource for the team and actively coach junior engineers and designers
• Create concepts and provide options to solve complex process problems
• Coordinate feasibility level scope and cost estimates as well as detailed design and project execution
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients regarding project-related items
• Ensure that QC procedures are followed.
• Lead data gathering, design reviews, installs, checkout/startups, and troubleshooting efforts associated with project work

Required:

• BS degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Other degrees may be considered based on past project experiences.
• 5 to 15 years minimum project management or project engineering experience in Chemical, Petrochemical, or Coatings operations, including scope, budget, schedule, and construction oversight
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with others
• Communicate effectively across all levels within the organization
• Maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Willingness to travel as required for field work and/or other client/business objectives
• Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel and able to review drawings using various CAD packages
• Experience with Managing contractors and vendors
• Experience with Managing multi-million dollar engineering service projects

Our client is looking to fill the Owner Representative position quickly! If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, contact Ashley Jernigan at ajernigan@selectek.com or reach out to 470-203-9801.