Project Manager at Wood PLC in Richmond, Virginia

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager with experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for managing small facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of that plant's capital project's group.



RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that clear and complete scopes, schedules, and budgets are prepared and accepted by the client for assigned projects.
• Develop and document the execution plan for each project which is scaled to the size and complexity of that project.
• Determine the resources needed by the project to execute it efficiently.
• Is responsible for applying sound engineering practices.
• Provide guidance to the project team to accomplish the scope of work and achieve project goals, schedule milestones and cost & quality objectives.
• Responsible for prompt recognition, documentation, and communication of scope and design changes and for client authorization prior to scope changes.
• Maintain and track scope, schedule, cost, and quality trends throughout the project.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables and services provided by the project.
• Hold regular project meetings and communicates regularly to keep all team members and project stake holders up to date on the status of the project, progress against milestones, costs, schedule progress, and other critical or contractual items.
• Work with onsite and external construction and maintenance contractors to assure that projects are completed as intended.
• Responsible for project completion, including quality of deliverables, and closeout.

• 10+ years of Industrial Experience working as a project engineer or project manager.
• Experience managing projects in a chemical manufacturing facility which include the procurement, fabrication, and installation of piping and equipment.
• A pro-active approach to solving problems and getting the job done.
• Ability to quickly comprehend the scope of work for a project.
• Knowledgeable in the current versions of industry standard codes, practices, and procedures and their application.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good presentation skills.
• Experience with SAP a plus.