Senior Project Manager- Agribusiness/Chemical

United States·LombardFull Timesenior

OperationsOtherProject ManagerProject & Program Management

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Primary point of contact and accountability for ensuring projects meet client’s expectations throughout the life cycle of the project. Interfaces with client engineering representatives and other department engineers within the Valdes A&E organization. Responsible for leading the Valdes A&E team and ensuring project completion within budget, schedule and conformance with specifications. Maintains good business relationships with client counterparts throughout the course of the project. Responsible for acting as a partner to clients to identify upcoming projects and work for Valdes A&E.

Manage project with the capability and initiative to successfully execute projects while directing/mentoring a project team and maintaining strong client relationships

Promote safety in all aspects of the project and participate in all required safety activities

Plan, estimate budget, coordinate and direct engineering activities for multi-department projects of any size

Manage, coordinate, and administer a project from the conceptual stages through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start-up and closeout

Manage a portfolio of client projects with one or more Project Engineers or Project Managers assigned to support the execution of the portfolio

Availability to address project emergencies outside of core business hours

Travel to client and vendor sites for meetings, inspections and information gatherings

Review and approve invoices to the client, as well as manage estimates, schedules, and reports being sent to the client

Develop new client accounts and maintain existing business relationships with client counterparts and management team

Assist Business Development in business related activities; become highly integrated in client activities so you can have reliable information for upcoming projects and intel for project award

Provide mentorship for Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers and Project Managers

Accountable to implement the Valdes A&E Quality Procedures throughout project execution

Commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers

All other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree in one of the Engineering disciplines or equivalent experience

Experience in the agri-chem industry is required

10-15 years of related experience in project engineering or project management, or equivalent experience in one of the engineering disciplines with cross training in project execution

15+ years of related experience in project engineering or project management with 5-10 years supervisory experience

Experience managing a project from inception to completion

Ability to manage multiple projects and work with tight deadlines

Ability to travel to client sites out of town

Willing to accept on-site client assignments out of town

MS Project and Primavera experience preferred

Must possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills

Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.

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