Engineering Project Manager I
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Boise
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held
organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and
agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true
farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of
agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant
sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial
product development, and distribution.SummaryThe Project Manager
role will support the Global Food Group through the execution of
strategic manufacturing capital projects. This role will be
responsible for managing and supporting multiple complex capital
projects (typical project value of $15MM) under direct supervision
from a Senior Project Manager. These projects include implementing
new equipment or processes across multiple site locations in North
and South America delivering value and growth potential for the
Global Food Group.Key Responsibilities
- Provide Project Management leadership managing the detailed
design and execution phases of strategic capital projects with the
direct responsibility of the following:
- Developing project schedules to include the detailed
engineering design, execution, equipment commissioning, and
startup. A firm grasp using scheduling software is required (MS
Project).
- Leading the effort with a multi-discipline technical design
team to create a detailed project cost estimate.
- Tracking and managing action items through directing and
delegating work assignments ensuring on-time project team
deliverables
- Tracking and managing project budgets. --A firm grasp using,
creating, and managing spreadsheets is required (MS Excel)
- Lead purchasing activities with internal departments to manage
equipment purchases utilizing purchasing logs. (Procurement and
Legal departments) The PM will be responsible for tracking and
managing project purchasing logs.
- Identify construction and installation contractor pool and work
closely with procurement and legal departments to enter into master
services agreements (MSA).
- Review equipment contracts and establish required equipment
delivery dates aligning with project schedule and project execution
plan.
- Developing project cash flow forecasts.
- Review and approve all project invoices and process for
payment.
- Process and manage all budget change orders utilizing change
order management process.
- Reviewing installation bid packages and manage the bidding
process working closely with procurement.
- Developing execution strategy through the preparation of a
project execution plan.
- Work closely with project team to manage project scope.
- Lead and manage interactive planning sessions with vendors and
contractors.
- Lead and manage startup and commissioning teams.--
- Develop and manage an active risk register for assigned
projects.
- Work closely with plant operations team to identify required
equipment spare parts and tracking and managing the deliverable
dates.
- Manage construction managers and contractors during project
installation.
- Track and manage resource coverage schedules during all phases
of the project.
- Lead project closeout and prepare capitalization with internal
departments (Asset Management and Finance)
- Lead project lessons learned activity documenting and
presenting to management at the close of the project.--
- Prepare project status reports and update presentations to
senior management and other key stakeholders. (MS Powerpoint)
- Other tasks related to project management as required.Typical
Education
- Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or
universityRelevant Experience
- 3+ years related project management experience and/or
training
- Experience in planning and execution of capital projects
including budget development and tracking.
- Experience in managing technical consultants and construction
staff.
- Excellent interpersonal, and written and verbal communications
skills.
- Knowledgeable of Food Plant Operations is a plus.Skills
- Possess and can demonstrate effective thinking and behaviors as
it relates to leadership skills and competencies. (esp. drive for
results, building effective teams, passion, collaboration, urgency
and conflict resolution)
- Ability to lead multiple small projects across multiple sites
simultaneously; including compressed project (and installation)
timelines in an operating food manufacturing facility.
- Strong business acumen to understand and deliver the most cost
effective project or asset allocation to the Business.
- Has led multiple capital projects in the food industry
(including estimating, scheduling, food safe equipment
manufacturing and construction).
- Efficiently and effectively led multiple project teams to
successful project delivery.
- Excellent verbal communication skills to effectively
communicate to project team and senior leaders.Travel Requirements
- International travel is required for this position.
- Maximum travel not expected to exceed 50%.
- #LI-MG1Job Requisition ID:--17777Travel Required:--Up to
50%Location(s):--Simplot Headquarters - Boise--Country:--United
States**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, national
origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status,
marital status, or any other protected status. **
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