Quikrete · 22 hours ago
Project Manager
Quikrete is a company focused on improving cement plant operations and profitability, and they are seeking a Project Manager to provide engineering services and project management skills. The role involves overseeing capital projects, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Performs all tasks in a safe and professional manner in conformance with plant rules, quality standards and company policies
Prepare capital project scope, cost estimates, justifications, and cost control tracking to ensure budgetary compliance and successful start-up and operation of projects
Coordinates and leads field representatives, contractors, and suppliers to ensure correctness, quality, and timely completion of projects
Assists in the preparation of the plant’s Capex budget, three-year Capex plan updating and reporting
Follow internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources
Ensures a safe work environment for all employees, visitors, and contractors by consistent application of plant safety rules, practices, and policies
Ensure compliance with internal control procedures - communicating problems in operations, unwarranted deviations from established standards, and violations of policy or law
Complies with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Participates with plant production and maintenance teams to provide engineering resources and knowledge transfer, including RCA and other problem-solving tools
Evaluates equipment and components to assure projects requirement are met
Communicates and coordinates project phases with appropriate plant and corporate departments
Provides training to plant personnel on new equipment usage
Provides leadership to department employees by directing, coaching, supporting, and delegating, as the situation requires
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering degree and 5 years of relevant work experience in a related field
Previous mechanical engineering experience in cement or heavy industrial 24/7 plant operations
Strong conceptual and operational planning skills, project management skills, budgeting, and cost control methods
Reads, analyzes, and interpret technical information, structural and engineering drawings
Demonstrated leadership skills through personal standards of conduct work, work ethics, project initiation and ability to delegate
Demonstrated commissioning leadership skills
Above average computer skills
Previous experience using Microsoft Office Suites, Project, and CAD
Leadership capabilities with supervisory/managerial career aspirations
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to work as a part of a team to ensure continuous improvement in their functional area as well as the overall plant operations
Must be able to meet unscheduled responsibilities in a 24/7 operation
Must display good employability skills (attendance, job performance, attitude, willingness to work, etc.)
Benefits
Recession Resistant Industry
Consistent work, with a work/life balance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan w/ employer match contribution
Medical / Dental / Vision plan offered
Life Insurance - Company Paid
Short-term / Long-term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
Company
Quikrete
The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes in the United States and Canada, and an innovative leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries.
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