Sr Project Manager

Job Title : Senior Project Manager

Function : Global Engineering Management (GEM)

Reports To : Associate Project Director

FLSA Status : Exempt Employee

Approved By : Approved Date :

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to join us. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in construction project management, good understanding of food production equipment, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage a greenfield project in US successfully.

The Project Manager will be a key player in facilitating large scale multi-million-dollar capital projects associated with new facility design, construction, equipment installation and start up. This position will also facilitate reengineering and renovation of existing manufacturing and distribution operations.

This role needs to coordinate and collaborate various stakeholders to ensure project tasks are managed on time, within scope, and budget, while adhering to high-quality standards

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leading the planning and implementation of project activities across USA (Los Angeles and Atlanta)
• Responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, scope, change and risks throughout the project execution while prioritizing Safety First, Quality, and Environmental elements always
• Managing changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques with strong negotiation skills
• Managing design building company to ensure the quality of design and construction and adhering to contract terms on schedule
• Managing all manufacturing and delivery of all process and utility equipment and integrate with construction works to ensure smooth and seamless execution of equipment installation and commissioning
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, regulatory authorities, and utility companies to deliver the project on time and within budget.
• Ensure the facility meets all food safety, environmental, and building regulations and coordinate necessary certifications and permits.
• Collaborate in equipment selection and oversee the installation of the processing and packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team to develop a plan and execute the testing, commissioning, and validation of the plant equipment and systems.
• Responsible to make reports to timely report the project status to management team
• Ability to work across multiple time zones with company global functional team and vendors
• Strong leadership and able to work under pressure
• Ability to travel as project requires it

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.