Project Engineering Manager

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Summary

Based out of Materion Elmore Ohio facility, this position will provide technical leadership and manage the execution of larger projects (>$40M). You will be working closely with the team members in a matrix environment to ensure that all project requirements, deadlines, budgets, and schedules are on track. Under the direction of the VP of Strategic Projects, the SCPM will oversee and manage large capital projects for the Elmore site with proper project scoping, planning, development, and execution. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have proven experience in project management with the ability to lead large capital projects and teams of various sizes by providing strong customer focus, building collaboration with site and other functional groups, approaching deliverables with a sense of urgency, and driving design, construction, management and execution of small to large capital projects to successful completion. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification with Stage-Gate Process and Methodology knowledge is desired.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and leads large-sized capital projects/programs with the ability to build and lead effective internal and external project teams. Must be able to also handle multiple, smaller projects when large projects are not being pursued.

• Manages project scope, schedules, finances, risks, and resources to meet project objectives.

• Uses Front-End Loading (FEL) and/or Front-End Engineering Design (FEED), and the Stage-Gate Process for developing, leading and managing projects.

• Effectively manages equipment FATs, Installations, SATs, and startups, including project closeout and post mortem analysis with proper handoff and signoffs.

• Coordinates with and influences cross-functional teams (consisting of operations, maintenance ,EHS, finance, quality, continuous improvement, T&I) with competing goals to gain alignment to the overall project plan and initiatives.

• Establishes and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

• Defines scope, deliverables, success criteria and key metrics of the project in conjunction with site personnel and other key stakeholders.

• Monitors project budget and resource usage, where appropriate, with accurate spending forecast.

• Works with procurement on vendor selection, prequalification’s and bid packages and overall vendor-client relationship for successful project execution.

• Facilitates change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

• Makes effective presentations of technical material to non-technical people, both written and verbal. Prepares project reports/presentations for management reviews.

• Leads regular project reviews - communicates status of projects, risks, and actively exercises mitigation plans.

• Proactive in dealing with confrontation and delivering win-win solutions for the business.

• Managing medium-to-large capital projects starting at $40M.

Education

Required

• BS degree in an engineering field, e.g., Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil is required

Preferred

• PMP certification

• Professional Engineering License

Experience

Required

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience of engineering in manufacturing plant environments supporting and managing medium to large capital projects up to $40M.

• 5+ years’ experience in Project Management with track record of executing projects successfully, from concept to completion.

• Must be proficient with MS Office, MS Project and Visio

• Solid knowledge of contracts (design & construction), schedules, cost estimating and the design process.

• Working knowledge of SAP, SharePoint, Project Management Software

Preferred

• Experience running projects in a metals industry

• Experience working with Third-Party Engineering Services and Contract Consultants and Construction Contractors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required

• Solid understanding of project management techniques and procedures

• Team player who generates desired results in a timely fashion. Organized Good leadership and management skills. Understand financial analysis. Able to handle multiple projects at same time.

• Strong organizational, problem solving and interpersonal skills to effectively contribute to executing projects.

• Effective communication and presentation skills (verbal & written). Must be comfortable speaking with employees at all levels of the organization.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

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