Project Manager- Heavy Industrial

Title: Project Manager – Heavy Industrial

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Company: T. Parker Host

Reports To: Facilities General Manager

Location: Avondale, LA

Position Summary: The PM – Heavy Industrial will plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of heavy industrial structures and ensure completion of projects by established deadlines. The PM will work to identify problems and delays and confer with project owners and engineering professionals to discuss and resolve problems and delays. The PM will have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years heavy industrial project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple project phases, from initial proposal, project definition and cost estimate to final project completion.

The Person: The successful candidate will have the following behaviors and demonstrate the competencies below.

Core Principles: All team members must demonstrate an ability to adhere and understand the core principles of the company. This team member must be able to provide value and depth to the Core Principles of Host.

• Our people are our greatest assets.
• Their safety is our top priority.
• We provide exceptional service.
• We believe every relationship is important.
• We are detectives, understanding all activities within our markets.
• We know today’s opportunities are tomorrow’s growth.
• We conduct all business with integrity.
• We build on our legacy.

Position Specific Behaviors

• Team player
• Makes decisions and executes quickly
• Honesty and integrity
• Adaptable and flexible
• Collaborative- works well with others
• Excels in high growth, entrepreneurial and meritocratic environment
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong intellectual curiosity
• Thrives in a pressurized work environment

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful at Host

• Self- starter
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Accountability
• Executing both short-term plans and long-term plans tied to vision and “big picture” goals

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of heavy industrial structures, facilities, or systems, including ship, barge, rail and truck loading and unloading systems comprised of hoppers, belt conveyors, drag conveyors, apron feeders, and mobile conveying equipment, dust control systems and various specialty equipment components.

• Ensure completion of projects by established deadlines. Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or site emergencies.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate methods and determine cost-effectiveness of the plans, using computer models.
• Ensure resources are identified early and available both through internal sources.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
• Identify problems and delays and confer with project owners and engineering professionals to discuss and resolve matters, procedures and problems.
• Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes or other regulations.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper procedures are being followed.
• Prepare contracts or negotiate revisions to contractual agreements with engineering, consultants, suppliers, or subcontractors.
• Develop or implement quality control programs.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to the project owner, subcontractors, and employees.
• Apply for and obtain all necessary permits or licenses.
• Develop the project execution plans, lead project reviews, and lead negotiations regarding change orders.
• Ensure compliance with Host governance, project controls and practices including maintaining P6 schedule and monitoring the project baseline.
• Identify, assess and mitigate key risks and opportunities.
• Direct and supervise construction workers and subcontractors.
• Determine labor requirements for dispatching workers.
• Requisition supplies or materials to complete projects.
• Travel throughout the Davant facility and grounds to oversee and inspect job sites.Navigate job site terrain, steps, heights, docks and tight spaces.

Education, Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years heavy industrial project management experience required.
• Ability to manage multiple project phases, from initial proposal, project definition and cost estimate to final project delivery.
• Must have a good working knowledge of project controls including scheduling, budgeting, progress monitoring and forecasting.
• Proficiency with P6 and MS Office required.
• Knowledge of PM tools such as Excel and Access required.
• Ability to think quickly and creatively to meet the needs of a dynamic business.
• Ability to proactively analyze and solve problems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to effectively cope with change, shift gears comfortably, decide and act without having the total picture, and handle uncertainty.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a diverse team.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to successful completion of goals.

Physical Requirements:

• Must meet “fit for duty” requirements upon job offer (pre-employment physical and drug test)
• The employee must meet physical requirements including but not limited to, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing up/down ladders and stairs, negotiating uneven and moving surfaces.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work at protected heights up to 130 feet.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and hand to eye coordination.
• Perform work in dusty environment and all types of temperature/weather conditions.