Job Title: Project Manager - Small to Mid-Cap Retrofit Projects
Location: Multiple U.S. locations including Bellingham, WA; Billings, MT; Bismarck, ND; Minneapolis, MN; Spokane, WA; Vancouver, WA
(Relocation assistance available for candidates willing to move)
Compensation:
Target base salary range: $140,000 - $160,000, with potential up to $170,000 for exceptional candidates.
Summary:
- Responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and managing multi-discipline engineering activities and resources to execute all stages of small- to mid-cap retrofit projects, from initiation through closeout. This role requires an engineering background with experience in pulp & paper, petroleum refining, hydrocarbons, high tech, or specialty chemicals industries preferred. The Project Manager holds single-point accountability to lead project teams and successfully meet project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain effective interaction with clients and project stakeholders to define and manage expectations.
- Ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- Focus on client care and satisfaction; escalate issues to management as needed.
- Promote company capabilities and expand scope of services where valuable.
- Review and understand proposals, contracts, and associated risks.
- Manage proprietary and confidential information appropriately.
- Deliver projects according to proposal, client, and company expectations.
- Develop Work Breakdown Structures, project proposals, and execution plans including scope, cost, schedule, risks, and resource allocation.
- Define clear division of responsibilities among client, company, and other parties.
- Clarify roles, responsibilities, and interfaces among project teams.
- Foster an environment that enables project objectives to be met effectively.
- Maintain and monitor project schedules, dependencies, critical paths, and deliverables.
- Identify, manage, and document project risks with appropriate response strategies.
- Manage changes proactively, adjusting budgets, schedules, and scopes as approved.
- Communicate clearly and maintain accurate records.
- Provide timely project updates to team and stakeholders.
- Monitor and report progress, costs, risks, and quality, recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Facilitate timely submission and review of deliverables/work packages.
- Ensure orderly project completion with proper documentation and lessons learned.
- Review and approve client invoices and expedite payments.
- Manage resources efficiently to meet project goals.
- Support personnel development and foster teamwork across offices.
- Set clear priorities and persistently drive projects to completion despite challenges.
- Encourage open communication and timely conflict resolution.
Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred); Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience with engineering and project management in pulp & paper, petroleum refining, hydrocarbons, high tech, or specialty chemicals industries. Consulting experience is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of critical path scheduling techniques and tools such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Minimum 5 years as project manager on capital projects, preferably small to medium retrofit projects.
- Experience managing remote project teams and resources.
- Willingness to travel domestically to job sites as required.
Certifications & Requirements:
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
- Eligibility to obtain or currently hold Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is required.
- Must have legal right to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship provided).
Competencies:
- Problem-solving and timely decision-making.
- Emotional control in stressful situations.
- Clear and persuasive communication.
- Respect for cultural differences and commitment to a harassment-free workplace.
- Integrity, ethics, and adherence to company policies.
- Effective time management and work prioritization.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Punctuality and reliability.
Workplace Requirements:
- Ability and willingness to visit client industrial facilities, comply with safety policies, and wear personal protective equipment.
- Must pass drug and alcohol screening, background checks, and meet driving/insurance requirements for company vehicle use.
- Ability to communicate, read, and write English proficiently.
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting up to 50 pounds, and navigating industrial environments safely.
- Adaptability to loud, potentially hazardous work sites with exposure to mechanical parts, fumes, and confined spaces.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, 401(k), Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Supplemental Life Insurance.
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 paid holidays, and overtime compensation for exempt staff.
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Anil Chamoli
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