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Project Manager

Salary:Based on Experience
Location:Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:Permanent
Posted:30th Nov 1999
Closing Date:29th Oct 2010
Posted By:Korn/Ferry - Futurestep
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Project Manager

• Summary: Manage engineering project activities within a plant, or region of the company. Prepare plans and forecasts of projects that achieve plant objectives. Lead a diverse group of technical personnel in all phases of a project from the identification of the business case, initial planning, scope, benefits and cost estimates, through development of an appropriation, management of the project construction and finally the start-up of a facility all within the target time and cost. Provide an interface between the facilities project activities and plant goals and strategies. Interface with plant daily activities and special needs.

• Key Relationships:
o Reports to Manger of Engineering
o Interactions with operating and staff personnel to execute the scope of the project work requested.
o Any stakeholder internal or external critical to a project
o Suppliers, contractors and manufacturers
o Management Associates, Cooperative Education and Intern staff

• Major Responsibilities:
o Participate at a plant level position providing daily management, planning and execution of projects.
o Develop short-term strategic plans to address safety, quality, and production issues as well as long term plans to correct infrastructure problems throughout a facility.
o Develop plant strategies to improve the profitability of the company and help to effectively implement those plans.
o Lead activities in the project development process to prepare the necessary capital appropriation or cost expenditure request for presentation to the Plant Appropriation Committee and Decision Review Board.
o Provide project management and technical expertise at a high level of proficiency to execute Company’s Capital plan and All Cost Projects in the plant's business plan.
o Implement and execute company’s involvement in contractor safety and environmental compliance programs.
o Provide technical assistance to operating and other staff functions.
o Direst outside engineering firms in the preparation of detailed equipment and installation specifications and design drawings, as well as inspection services as requested.
o Conduct a thorough review of contractor installation proposals and recommend acceptable suppliers.
o Manage a project portfolio with various stakeholders and other technical personnel. Provide accurate forecasting of expenditures and schedule performance.
o Provide mentoring of Management Associates, Cooperative Education, and Intern personnel, and ensure training plans are developed where skills need improved.
o Maintain up to date knowledge of current technology through plant visits, continuing education, seminars and technical exchanges.
o Travel as required

• Performance Metrics:
o Meeting the time and cost targets for a project.
o Effective collaboration with all stakeholders


CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Ideal Experience:
o A minimum of 3 years project management experience in the steel or related heavy industry is required.
o Must have major project experience (>$10MM in scope) working with a gated capital project development process.
o Possess the skills necessary to utilize the commonly accepted tools for project development and controls, and proficiency with similar computer software tools is desirable.
o Demonstrate a high level of energy and commitment to improve the company’s performance

• Education:
o BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Scientific discipline or the equivalent in related work experience.

• Critical Competencies for Success:
o Organized
o Customers Focus
o Functional/Technical skills
o Drive for results
o Team Orientation
o Communication skills
o Innovation
 
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