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dsm-firmenich · 1 day ago

Capital Projects Manager, Continuous Improvement Project, Schenectady, NY

Schenectady, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

dsm-firmenich is a company focused on bringing progress to life through science and creativity. The Capital Projects Manager will be responsible for leading capital project management to support growth and operational efficiency within manufacturing facilities, ensuring successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously.

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Responsibilities

Develop, plan, and execute capital projects involving improvements in safety, energy efficiency, increases in production capacity, improvements in product manufacturing costs and quality, infrastructure upgrades, design and installation of new equipment

Develops capital investments projects following the appropriate stage gate methodology

Creates, optimizes, and drives structured schedules and project plans

Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors

Leads the development of capital projects scope and objectives in support of the business strategy concerning clients and stakeholders

Provide project leadership and effective decision making throughout each project. Manages and promotes effective teamwork by engaging both Facilities as well as including key clients and stakeholders

Develops and leads the scheduling, planning, control, and effective coordination of all the parallel activities related to each project and maintains project schedule through minimal unanticipated schedule challenges

Identify and implement creative solutions while being Pro-active in solving challenging project issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Qualification

Capital project managementChemical engineeringProcess Safety ManagementMicrosoft ExcelSAPProject Management softwareProcess Hazard AnalysisStage Gate ProcessCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required

Minimum 5 years' experience managing capital projects in Chemical or pharmaceutical or Food and beverage facilities

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Project, PowerPoint and SAP 9

Proven experience in managing capital projects in chemical manufacturing plants and construction project management skills

Experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), Process Safety Management (PSM), and Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)

Working knowledge and experience in the use of the Stage Gate Process for high valued Capital projects

Experience in total project delivery (from concept to validation / commissioning and startup process)

Excellent planning, organizing, analysis and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated project controls skills in budgeting, project change management, reporting and forecasting, scheduling, claims and financial project cash flow management

Demonstrated business acumen

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and presentation communication skills

Hands on experience in the negotiation and management of contracts and agreements with engineering contractors, vendors, regulatory and government agencies

Self-starter with leadership ability to site technical leadership

Requires ability to bridge technological knowledge with 'real world' operation to ensure successful implementation of solutions

Requires an advanced level of computer literacy and data entry skill with spreadsheet programs and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint)