Position Responsibilities
Primary responsibility for the execution of projects assigned by the Director, Capital Projects.
Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern.
Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects.
Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources.
Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitivity incorporation once approved.
Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management required.
Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate information from engineering drawings and documentation.
Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly, and take quick and appropriate action.
5+ years’ experience in a project leadership role within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments, including subject matter leadership for some combination of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred • Medium-sized capital project experience preferred.
Familiarity or experience with commissioning and start-up of equipment and facilities.
Must be able to understand and discuss cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts and schedules.
Basic knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, MS Project).
Desired Qualities
Team Player with a strong desire and willingness to Learn.
Leadership experience and/or contributor on various subject matters.
Self-starter, proactive management style.
Excellent analytical problem-solving skills.
Disciplined and Detail Oriented.
Emotionally Intelligent.
Excellent Verbal and Written Communicator.
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