Project Manager

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Purpose:

The Project Manager will act as an owner's representative for our client's Specialty Materials department managing the execution of capital investments through their entire life cycles in areas assigned, including: scope development, risk assessments, budgeting, engineering/design, procurement, construction execution, commissioning, startup, and project closure documentation. This is a full-time position based onsite in Metropolis, Illinois. Local candidates from Metropolis, IL or Paducah, Kentucky are preferred.

Responsibilities:

- Ensure the safe execution of all projects managed or in assigned areas, while working with appropriate HSE personnel ensuring all government agency requirements are satisfied.
- Integrate plant personnel into the capital project management process to ensure results that meet the needs of the project stakeholders.
- Work closely with the business development analysts and site controllers to provide project evaluation and economic analysis on the capital investments for such managed projects.  Manage the overall effort leading to an approved Appropriation Request (AR).
- Provide support for the Business Strategic Planning, Annual Operating Plan and Six Sigma Initiatives to develop appropriate capital plans/budgets.
- Monitor and control projects to meet the stated AR objectives and commitments.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Project Controls (Estimating, Scheduling, Cost Control, and Earned Value Management).
- Maintain accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and management of capital expenditures on a continuous basis.
- Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources.  Such functions will include, but are not limited to, site engineering resources, purchasing, operations, systems, and business engineering, as well as equipment vendors, and contracting firms.
- Participate in Site Leadership Team meetings as the representative for Capital Project Engineering as needed.
- Ensure necessary site eMOC, MST items and PSSR requirements are processed on projects assigned and as required.
- Oversee appropriate maintenance and records of all drawings, specifications, programs, and other documentation for such managed projects, manage proper turnover to plant resources during closure.
- Advocate for strong safety awareness program with consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings.
- Mentor less experienced Project Managers and Engineers.
- Oversee project teams of Solstice or Contract employees.
- Deliver projects on time, in accordance with the scopes of the projects and within targeted costs.
- Use SAP, EcoSys, and project management tools to cost-estimate, plan and execute projects.
- Use and obtain approvals for Change Orders to reflect changes to the project plans.
- Identify all internal/external resources for successful project execution, and ensure the necessary resources are assigned to the project appropriately by their respective managers.
- Coordinate all project activities between internal process design team, design houses, and contractors.
- Ensure customer satisfaction requirements and final process design package standards are met.
- Regularly report project progress to managers and project stakeholders. Identify any problems with cost over-runs or schedule delays.
- Maintain effective communication among internal process design team and contractors during the term of the projects.
- Prepare bid packages and requests for quotes for materials, equipment, and services.
- Prepare SOW packages for design activities/engineering, construction, equipment bidding, startup activities etc.

Key Success Factors:

- Achieve World Class safety performance on all assigned capital project.
- Timely and effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrate the ability to form and lead teams in the resolution of problems and the application of sustained solutions.
- Demonstrate excellent people and project management skills.
- Customer Focus - Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

- Minimum 4 years’ experience of increasingly related responsibilities in capital project management and execution processes.
- Manufacturing experience in chemical plants preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance and processes preferred.
- Experience in the management of financial budgets, projects, troubleshooting, team building, and overall leadership.
- Experience working with contract engineering firms.
- Prior experience with SAP is preferred
- Six Sigma Greenbelt (or Blackbelt) certification or equivalent experience implementing productivity / continuous improvement projects.
- Formal training and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training:

Required:

- BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.