Buzzi · 8 hours ago
Project Manager
Bethlehem, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBuzzi Unicem USA is a leading cement manufacturing company in the United States, committed to sustainable production and quality. The Project Manager – EPM/PMO will oversee complex capital projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget while adhering to governance standards.
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Responsibilities
Lead B-Complex and C category capital projects in accordance with the EPM/PMO delivery & governance framework
Develop and maintain overall project execution strategies covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, contracting, resource plans, and performance reporting
Ensure projects are fully defined, properly authorized, and execution-ready before commitment
Lead or coordinate Basic Engineering development for assigned projects where applicable
Manage Detailed Engineering activities, including scope definition, design development, constructability reviews, and discipline coordination
Ensure technical solutions are safe, operable, maintainable, and aligned with plant requirements
Prepare and lead gate review packages for G3 (Execution Authorization), G4 (Construction Authorization), G5 (Commissioning Authorization), and G6 (Final Closeout)
Ensure that cost and schedule baselines are formally established and approved as part of gate reviews prior to execution commitment
Ensure full compliance with governance standards, readiness criteria, and decision-quality requirements
Enforce design freeze, scope control, and change management discipline
Develop construction execution strategies, including contractor selection, packaging, sequencing, and site logistics
Lead contractor management, mobilization, and site execution
Coordinate closely with Plant Management to minimize operational disruption and manage outages and shutdown windows
Develop and manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and cash flow profiles
Ensure schedule integrity and proactive recovery planning where required
Manage contracts, change orders, claims, and commercial performance
Ensure all readiness criteria are met prior to gate reviews
Lead commissioning planning, execution, and performance testing
Ensure full handover to Operations, including documentation, training, and asset registration
Drive disciplined project closeout and lessons learned capture
Establish and formally maintain approved cost and schedule baselines at each applicable gate
Ensure all project performance reporting, KPIs, forecasts, and change management activities are anchored to approved baselines
Maintain strict control of baseline changes through the formal change management process
Ensure that baseline integrity is preserved and that any deviations are transparent, justified, and decision-approved
Establish and maintain robust project controls systems covering cost, schedule, progress, risk, and change
Lead monthly project review meetings with EPM/PMO leadership and key stakeholders, presenting clear status, trends, risks, and required decisions
Prepare and issue standardized project performance reports in accordance with PMO reporting standards
Develop and maintain project KPIs and performance dashboards, including (but not limited to): Schedule performance, Cost performance, Forecast accuracy, Risk exposure, Change management metrics, Readiness status
Ensure early identification of deviations and implement corrective actions and recovery plans
Provide transparent reporting to Plant Management, PMO leadership, and Executive Leadership
Ensure all project data is accurate, timely, and decision-ready
Actively contribute to portfolio-level visibility through disciplined reporting and analytics
Act as the primary delivery interface between Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, HSE, Quality, Procurement & Contracts, Finance, and external consultants and contractors
Provide clear, concise reporting to leadership on status, risks, and decisions required
Build strong working relationships with Plant Managers and site leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or equivalent)
Minimum 10 years of experience delivering large capital projects in heavy industrial environments (cement, mining, metals/steelmaking, power, chemicals, or similar)
Proven experience managing complex brownfield projects
Strong experience in engineering coordination, construction execution, and contractor management
Experience operating within structured stage-gate / governance models
Strong understanding of industrial plant operations and maintenance realities
Excellent knowledge of project controls, cost management, scheduling, and risk management
Strong commercial and contractual awareness
Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and external partners
Clear, confident communicator at technical and executive levels
+ Delivery accountability – owns outcomes, not just activities
+ Operational mindset – designs and delivers with plant reality in mind
+ Decision discipline – understands when projects are ready to commit
+ Structure without bureaucracy – applies rigor without slowing the business
+ Authority with respect – leads confidently in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering, Project Management or Business is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental life insurance
Other voluntary benefits – such as accident and critical illness
401(k) savings plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition reimbursement program
Professional development and advancement opportunities
Company
Buzzi
We are a multi-regional international group, focused on cement and ready-mix concrete.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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