Project Manager - HGA Staffing

Position Summary & Duties:

The Project Manager role is direct-hire opportunity working with a Specialty Chemical manufacturer near the Riceboro, GA. area.

The Project Manager will manage large capital projects from conception to completion and the efficient operation of existing production processes for the organization's American offsite operations. The ideal candidate will possess experience managing large, industrial, CAPEX projects, in excess of $10-$15 million. The Project Manager will report to the Engineering Manager. This position will offer a competitive salary, and benefits (benefits outlined in position requirements).

Project Manager Job Description:
• Provide project oversight for continuous improvement with the goal to drive the facility to success as a low-cost operator producing high-quality products in all units.
• Responsible for the execution of large capital projects
• Determine the project's specifications by studying process design, development of material and energy balances, sizing, and specification of equipment, piping, and valves.
• Schedule preparation, pre-planning, resource forecasting, sequence of elements, and cost estimations related to the projects.
• Maintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving implementation issues.
• Controlling project costs, scheduling, and planning by reviewing design, specs, and schedule changes. Ensuring the accuracy of financial and timing forecasts.
• Reviewing bids from the contractors, challenging the performances of the vendors, and administrating contractor service agreements.
• Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and recommending actions.
• Coordinate and lead the project management team to resolve project inter-discipline issues and control the overall quality of the work.
• Developing and maintaining project management database and plan. Facilitate/oversee redlining drawings.
• Lead start-up activities related to new projects and process implementations and ensured the performance standards were reached.
• Ensuring the completion of the capital project on time and within the budget.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with existing processes and equipment by working with field personnel in continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensuring the project is executed per company policies, procedures, and work instructions for customized and standardized plans. 
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing Company, Federal, and State procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

Project Manager Education/Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering/Project Management is required.
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in process, production, or project engineering in a chemical/food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledgeable in the use of MS Project and SAP preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including an orientation to team development.
• Ability to understand chemical manufacturing processes, interpret, and read blueprints and technical documents.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects. Technically competent and knowledgeable of electro-mechanical systems, including pneumatics and Distributive Control Systems (DCS).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Organized with the ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Accountable, confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, and self-starter with a high energy level that performs with the highest integrity. Hands-on, field-oriented, with initiative and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge and understanding