Project Manager
Job description
Position Functions :
- Plan and execute the project according to Boccard Project Management System and internal best practices in place. Accomplish and deliver the project objectives based on Boccard commitment: Safety First, On Time, On Spec, On Budget
- Keep safety First, comply with OSHA regulations, anticipate safety issues take corrective actions, and report any violations to hierarchy
- Manage from small to multi-million-dollar projects and develop business with Clients
- Prepare monthly budget reports. Analyze and explain technical and budgetary variances for “Estimate To Complete” and “Estimate At Completion” forecasts
- Prepare quotations, draft proposals, and support technical alignments. Review customer purchase orders for alignment with Boccard’s proposals and scope of work. Upon contract award, gather and review data from estimating phase and perform project initiation
- During project execution, monitor project scope, identify scope variations, and prepare estimates for change requests in compliance with contractual agreement and per internal rules
- Track execution schedule against baseline, identify project dependencies and variances, and report impacts to critical path and contractual milestones
- Coordinate with Department Managers to plan and acquire the resources required and assemble the project team. Liaison with all project stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
- Set and continuously manage project expectations with team members and other internal and external stakeholders
- Organize and conduct project meetings (Kick Off Meeting, Weekly, Fortnightly, etc.) throughout the lifecycle of the project
- Continuously monitor Project risks, use Boccard internal risk register, and take proactive actions using standard risk management tools (avoid, transfer, mitigate, manage)
- Track project KPIs and communicate metrics to stakeholders throughout the project execution
- Document and manage project issues utilizing a project issue log and issuing non-conformity reports when appropriate. Collaborate with the Quality Department to review and close non-conformity reports, help improve best practices, and standard operating procedures
- Throughout the project, collaborate with the Purchasing Department in vendor selection, issue purchase order requisitions as needed, and validate receipt of vendor goods and services
- Participate in selecting suppliers, developing associated specifications and help in conducting RFQ process: offer analysis and technical comparison of offers
- Provide coordination between contractors onsite and customer representatives (i.e., safety manager, construction manager) and monitor contractors: respect of the scope, quality criterion as defined in the contract, open non-conformities when applicable and ensure application of related action plan
- Prepare detailed technical specifications and equipment specifications for projects in food, dairy, or beverage, or cosmetics, or pharmaceutical or brewery markets. Prepare technical bid packages for mechanical installation of process equipment, platforms, pipe racks, piping and other industrial components based on the scope of the projects
- Throughout the project (as necessary) coordinate shop fabrication and onsite installation on assigned projects. Organize and facilitate acceptance tests (Simulations, FAT, SAT, Qualifications)
- Establish equipment list from validated P&ID, validate P&ID. Support Project Managers, Site Managers and Engineering Manager in all the design review (P&ID, drawing, 3D)
- In charge of project until full closure phase completion. Establish, manage, and solve project punch-list. Document project handover and execute Provisional and Final Acceptance certificates. Handle project reserves and claims and assist in securing final payment. Review deliverables from project team and vendors for compliance with specifications and scope of work, prior to submittal to customer
- Carry out project closeout, prepare project postmortem and report final project KPIs. Submit customer satisfaction survey and collect feedback. Prepare recommendations and document Lessons Learned.
Requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Chemical, Mechanical, or Food Process Engineering with at least 10 years' experience in Hygienic Life Sciences: Food, Cosmetic, etc. and a minimum of 5 years' of proven experience in a CAPEX Project Manager role.
- More than 10 years of professional experience in Budget Management
Skills and Abilities
- Exemplary team leader with strong problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent decision-making capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Competency in MS suite
Travel: Yes, required (up to 40%).
Avantages
Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)
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Since 1918, Boccard has established itself as a major player in the design and construction of increasingly efficient and innovative industrial plants, both in France and globally. Our customers in diverse industrial markets, including oil and gas, power generation, nuclear, steel, mining, as well as process industries like brewing, food, beverage, cosmetics, and pharma-biotech, often face the challenge of optimizing their investments for the total cost of ownership and maintenance. Boccard addresses these challenges by positioning itself as a leading Industrial Integrator, offering fully integrated digital solutions across its expertise in Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, and Maintenance. We understand that our clients require the highest safety and quality standards, coupled with process expertise and proven experience. That's why Boccard's dedicated teams design, manufacture, install, and maintain complete automated equipment and solution packages. We control every step of the manufacturing process, delivering tailor-made process solutions that encompass raw material handling, modular skids, process and storage tanks, hydrolysis, fermentation, mixing, powder incorporation, dosing, pasteurization, sterilization, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, automation, and traceability. Our commitment to project management excellence, encapsulated by our 'Safety first, on time, on spec, on budget, Customer Satisfaction' principle, has made us a key global partner in optimizing our clients' investments. Our customers are increasingly navigating a landscape of digitalization, decarbonization, and the need to expand into new markets while continuously improving their offerings. Boccard is committed to supporting them through these transitions. Our ambition for operational excellence is a core strategic focus, ensuring we enhance our tools and methods to meet these evolving demands and guarantee customer satisfaction. This includes accelerating the implementation of Lean Project Management methods across all our operations. We are also at the forefront of innovation, as demonstrated by the launch of MixturAll, a versatile powder incorporation solution, and our expansion into new sectors like the nuclear manufacturing facility in the UK. These initiatives open doors for exploring unique client needs and fostering innovation-driven solutions. With a global presence in 35 countries and a legacy of over 100 years, our family-owned company leverages its extensive experience to provide leading-edge industrial integration, managing projects from design to complete turnkey implementation and offering assistance during start-up and initial operation phases. Our customers benefit from our global reach, strategic expansion into growing sectors, and our unwavering commitment to delivering high-performance, innovative, and sustainable industrial solutions.
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