Project Manager, TX Job in Houston 77032, Texas US
Project Manager, TX
INVISTA is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., one of the world's largest privately-held companies. Koch companies employ about 67,000 people and have a presence in nearly 60 countries.
INVISTA is one of the world's largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex, and polyester applications. Operating in more than 20 countries, INVISTA delivers exceptional value for its customers through market insights, technology innovations and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks including LYCRA® fiber, COOLMAX® fabric, CORDURA® fabric, ANTRON® carpet fiber and STAINMASTER® carpet. You may not realize it, but INVISTA's products play a role in nearly every aspect of your life, for example INVISTA fibers may be in your carpet, clothing or bedding--and INVISTA polymers may be in your car, food packaging or camping gear. We transform daily life through innovations that create long-term value for our customers and society. You can be a part of the difference by joining the INVISTA team.
We are currently seeking experienced Project Managers to lead engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up and operational acceptance of varied size and type of projects in Texas.
Responsibilities: The Project Manager is accountable for all phases of the project from Front end loading through to operational acceptance post startup. This will include:
- Establishing and maintaining the team's focus, aligning project strategy, execution approach and associated risk with business and operations key drivers.
- Overseeing project safety, quality and installation requirements while executing work in accordance with INVISTA policies, procedures, and systems.
- Maintaining active communication interfaces with leadership for progress, commitments and change management.
Project Team Effectiveness
- Assemble and lead the integrated cross functional project team.
- Ensure project team members have clearly defined roles, responsibilities and expectations.
- Ensure disciplined execution per the INVISTA Project Work Process (PWP).
Project Preparation and Authorization
- Establish clear sponsors objectives tied to key drivers and outcomes of the project.
- Ensure project scope is aligned with Sponsors Objectives and incorporates requirements from appropriate capabilities (Engineering, Operations, EHS etc.).
- Establish capital estimates, cash flow forecasts and integrated schedules.
- Establish systems to measure and control project progress against schedule and cost utilizing earned value techniques etc.
Project Execution
- Define engineering and project execution strategies and ensure effective use of contractors (design, construction, vendors, etc.) Implement and manage processes to control project scope, expenditures and schedule per plan.
- Accountable for project construction safety, cost and schedule performance and compliance with INVISTA standards.
- Ensure all final project documentation is completed, archived and complies with INVISTA, plant, and records information management (RIM) requirements.
Commissioning Start-Up Commercialization
- Manage Operations and Maintenance staffing, training and execution plans.
- Develop and implement commissioning and start up plan.
- Manage successful project start-up through to Commercialization and hand over to Operations including close out as required.
Experience and Skills Required:
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
- 10+years of experience as a project manager working in Process Industry sectors
- Direct experience leading capital projects $5 MM working across all project phases from FEL to field construction and project start-up.
- Able to travel domestically and internationally as needed
- 5+ years Project Planning, Controls, and Application of various Contracting Models
Experience and Skills Preferred:
- Experience with projects in operating facilities
- Petrochemical/chemical or refinery operation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
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Additional Information:
- Travel Percentage: 25%
We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V Drug tests are required, unless prohibited by state law