Project Manager

Description

Job Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, monitoring, & controlling all aspects of project execution and ultimately accountable for bringing in projects on schedule and at or below budget. This role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage complex projects across various departments. Projects vary from capital improvements existing assets to the turn key engineering, procurement, and construction of reverse osmosis drinking water plants for both seawater and brackish water installations. Experience with sea water reverse osmosis (SWRO) is highly preferred. The Project Manager must be located Tampa market, with ability to travel up to 15-20% as needed (throughout U.S, Caribbean, etc.). 

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Requirements

• The PM leads the team to bring the project to fruition. Essential for success is developing a viable Project Execution Plan and managing the Engineering and Procurement teams to monitor & control project: Scope, Schedule, Cost, Design, Procurement, Resources, Quality, and Risk.
• Create the project scope of work for all resources needed as well as working with sub-contract engineering firms and consultants to ensure project design and construction activities are thoroughly understood and completed per schedule.
• Continuously monitor and control all internal and external design activities to ensure all drawings and documents are initially issued per schedule and that all changes are managed across all aspects of project execution.
• Create & manage the procurement plan to ensure all materials needed are competitively bid, procured, engineered, fabricated and delivered per schedule and budget. Review quotes, contractual terms & conditions, and different make vs. buy strategies to ensure purchase orders are issued with clarity of scope and in the interest of preventing change orders and ensuring quality.
• Work with internal and external resources to create and manage required Inspection & Test Plans to ensure quality of delivered system components.
• Secure and manage resources as necessary to complete project tasks.
• Report to senior management project health and status on a monthly basis.
• Manage project risks on an ongoing basis and alert senior management of any realized risks or additional risks that present themselves during project execution.
• Assist business development with the project execution plans and schedules for new plants proposed by the company. 
• Work in a team environment with Business Development, Finance, and Engineering to ensure all projects are successfully delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. 
• Assist in the completion of operational procedures, EHS, and HAZOP reviews for new plants built by the company.
• Work with equipment suppliers to ensure proper component selection on company projects.
• Provide last quality review and final approval for all project deliverables.
• Review detailed Bills of Material (BOM) for company projects and ensure all components are purchased and contractors are aware of delivery schedules. 
• Work within the ERP system to ensure projects are updated and perform queries as needed for project monitoring, controlling, & reporting.
• Work with operations staff on plant improvements and engineering change orders (ECO).
• Perform visits to suppliers’ facilities when necessary to manage production and/or ensure quality.
• Perform visits to site frequently during construction activities to manage contractor and ensure project schedule is met.
• Direct the work of mechanical designers, project assistance and other project staff as required.
• Manage changes to the project, including project schedule and project costs, using appropriate verification techniques and change order management. 
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks to make decisions in the best interests of the organization.
• Effectively communicate and escalate any issues to management as needed in a timely manner. 

Key skills and Qualifications

• Politically Savvy - Be able to work/collaborate/communicate effectively with upper management, other departments and other stakeholders.
• Communication and Strategy - The position requires excellent communication skills. The successful candidate must be able to boil down and/or unpack complicated concepts to communicate both up and down the organization. Data analytics and PowerPoint skills are a must.
• Attitude of transparency – Must embrace transparency both up and down the organization in regard to schedules, performance, NCR's, and other KPI's related to project performance.
• Strong aptitude fo