Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects

Location

Mumbai | India

Job description

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Effectively manage the design, construction, and start-up of capital projects in India (typically $1 - 30MM USD). Projects include the construction of new facilities as well as the upgrade and expansion of existing facilities.
• Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, authorization requests and schedules along with basic engineering and detailed design construction packages
• Coordinate and lead both internal / external members of project team along with contract engineering / construction management firms
• Achieve required project completion schedule within authorized funding amount and meet all project performance goals (safety, quality, capacity, etc.)
• Anticipate and identify areas of project risk and mitigate through proactive risk assessments and implementation of countermeasure / mitigation strategies
• Accurately control, forecast and report project monthly capex and fiscal year spend
• Responsible for EHS and compliance during project execution
• Ensure all local government and Ashland requirements are met on project application, execution, and acceptance
• Complete proper project close-out by establishing punch lists and acceptance protocols, preparation and checking of as-built drawings, cost and project reconciliation and take part in the lessons learned session
• Effectively communicate project status to stakeholders and senior leadership via steering team meetings and other communication updates

In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:

• A minimum bachelor s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• A minimum of 7 - 10 years experience in managing capital projects in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or heavy manufacturing industries
• Proven ability to successfully design, construct and commission capital equipment and systems as part of projects in operating facilities
• Project scheduling (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), cost control and cost forecasting skills
• Demonstrated SAP or equivalent experience
• Working understanding of P&IDs along with a basic understanding of industry and governmental standards for design and construction
• Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Strong organizational, communication and leadership skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead multi-discipline teams and motivate others

The following skill sets are preferred:

• Master s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Additional formal Project Management certification (e.g., PMI or CII)
• Corporate-level large project management experience
• Capital project estimating skills
• Knowledge of international codes and standards
• Hands-on field experience in chemical manufacturing facilities with process and equipment commissioning, safety reviews, performance testing, and troubleshooting

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