Project Manager

Salary:	Based on Experience
Location:	Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Job Type:	Permanent
Posted:	30th Nov 1999
Closing Date:	29th Oct 2010
Posted By:	Korn/Ferry - Futurestep
Details:
Project Manager • Summary: Manage engineering project activities within a plant, or region of the company. Prepare plans and forecasts of projects that achieve plant objectives. Lead a diverse group of technical personnel in all phases of a project from the identification of the business case, initial planning, scope, benefits and cost estimates, through development of an appropriation, management of the project construction and finally the start-up of a facility all within the target time and cost. Provide an interface between the facilities project activities and plant goals and strategies. Interface with plant daily activities and special needs. • Key Relationships: o Reports to Manger of Engineering o Interactions with operating and staff personnel to execute the scope of the project work requested. o Any stakeholder internal or external critical to a project o Suppliers, contractors and manufacturers o Management Associates, Cooperative Education and Intern staff • Major Responsibilities: o Participate at a plant level position providing daily management, planning and execution of projects. o Develop short-term strategic plans to address safety, quality, and production issues as well as long term plans to correct infrastructure problems throughout a facility. o Develop plant strategies to improve the profitability of the company and help to effectively implement those plans. o Lead activities in the project development process to prepare the necessary capital appropriation or cost expenditure request for presentation to the Plant Appropriation Committee and Decision Review Board. o Provide project management and technical expertise at a high level of proficiency to execute Company’s Capital plan and All Cost Projects in the plant's business plan. o Implement and execute company’s involvement in contractor safety and environmental compliance programs. o Provide technical assistance to operating and other staff functions. o Direst outside engineering firms in the preparation of detailed equipment and installation specifications and design drawings, as well as inspection services as requested. o Conduct a thorough review of contractor installation proposals and recommend acceptable suppliers. o Manage a project portfolio with various stakeholders and other technical personnel. Provide accurate forecasting of expenditures and schedule performance. o Provide mentoring of Management Associates, Cooperative Education, and Intern personnel, and ensure training plans are developed where skills need improved. o Maintain up to date knowledge of current technology through plant visits, continuing education, seminars and technical exchanges. o Travel as required • Performance Metrics: o Meeting the time and cost targets for a project. o Effective collaboration with all stakeholders CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION • Ideal Experience: o A minimum of 3 years project management experience in the steel or related heavy industry is required. o Must have major project experience (>$10MM in scope) working with a gated capital project development process. o Possess the skills necessary to utilize the commonly accepted tools for project development and controls, and proficiency with similar computer software tools is desirable. o Demonstrate a high level of energy and commitment to improve the company’s performance • Education: o BS degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Scientific discipline or the equivalent in related work experience. • Critical Competencies for Success: o Organized o Customers Focus o Functional/Technical skills o Drive for results o Team Orientation o Communication skills o Innovation

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