Assistant Project Manager at Planet Forward in Ville Platte, Louisiana

Posted in Other 14 days ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

Focal point of accountability for project success
• Align with key stakeholders to identify project requirements to meet defined business needs
• Communicate with stakeholders, including senior leadership, on the direction of the project
• Develop and manage the project scope and project management plan
• Champion the project change management process
• Develop bid packages and technically evaluate bid proposals
• Evaluate and endorse project cost estimates, cost control reports, and project schedules
• Monitor and control engineering, consultant, and construction contractor performance
• Support the development and management of the procurement plan and expediting plan
• Develop and implement a project risk management plan

Technical/Managerial
• Project Management skills through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Broad / practical knowledge of Project Management methodologies, contracting strategies, best practices, and tools.
• Multi-disciplinary knowledge including process engineering, process safety, civil-structural, piping, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation / analyzers, process automation, SH&E, and construction management.
• Proficient with project controls processes (e.g., estimating, controlling cost, managing change, measuring progress, planning-scheduling, reporting)
• Proficient with ERP software
• Proficient with contract management
• Technical knowledge and leadership of the installation of manufacturing systems, processes and equipment.

Behavioral
• Mobility - Must be willing to travel to the engineering or project site globally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Mature and self-motivated. Can work unsupervised and initiate solutions without awaiting instruction
• Strong team player. Can build and effectively lead teams focused on aligned objectives

Education
• BSc University Degree - Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or Civil preferred). Advanced degree in business or engineering management preferred.
• Experience with a formal Project Management methodology required and formal PM certification preferred (e.g., Project Management Professional through PMI or company-specific equivalent)
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