Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on chemical manufacturing plant brownfield projects This a full-time onsite opportunity and would be located at Narrows, VA, United States.

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The Role

The Mechanical Project Manager will coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase, develop overall project scope and execution strategy, and manage cost control in SAP. They will ensure projects meet safety, cost, and schedule goals while leading a team of qualified personnel.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood’s Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Oil & Gas energy sectors
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession

Typical responsibilities

• Coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase, develop overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request, and execute projects while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.
• Lead preparation of funding documents, manage final closeout reporting, and ensure all required documentation is completed.
• Assemble a team of qualified personnel of various disciplines (Celanese or Contract) to execute the project, lead decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s), and provide support for pre-startup and commissioning activities.
• Set up cost control in SAP, manage cost, schedule, and scope within corporate guidelines, and prepare progress reports as needed.
• Perform engineering reviews, manage technical content and interfaces for scopes of work, and coordinate the assembly of project data books.
• the design, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Act as a role model for less experienced engineers, mentor/coach as appropriate, and chair recurring project meetings.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected:

• BS or MS degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical).
• 2-15+ years of relevant industry experience (preferably as a Project Manager in mechanical projects).
• Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as cost control, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.
• Ability to plan and organize projects from inception to start-up.
• Knowledge of chemical or related manufacturing facilities and integration of project work in these facilities.
• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to handle multiple activities simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of gated work process for project management.
• Good working knowledge of the procurement process.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, AISC, PIP, ASCE, RAGAGEPs, or other pertinent engineering standards.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.