Strategic Capital Project Manager

Talascend is currently seeking a Strategic Capital Project Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Calvert, Alabama.

Overview

The ideal candidate will manage upstream strategic capital project expansions to meet the business goals.

Responsibilities

• Direct management of 3rd party project and construction management team with project leads for each working group.
• Organizing, planning, and managing engineering construction and capital projects related to the site strategic projects portfolio.
• Prepare and present additional investment files for approval of additional project scope execution packages.
• Prepare and track project costs, schedule, contractor performance, and procurement and prepare regular reports for management related to status of projects and forecasts.
• Follow and adhere to the project management best process.
• Regular reporting for stakeholders at all levels related to status of projects and forecasts.
• Adhere to project management best process; budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, critical path management, etc.
• Identify and implement best practices for project management for cost and schedule efficiencies.
• Creating, updating, and/or maintaining schedule, budget, and scope for the strategic project portfolio.
• Maintaining accurate project cost expenditures and commitments and forecasting reporting.
• Enforcing capital expenditure program compliance with company policies.
• Make decisions about staff allocation towards projects and review CAPEX applications for compliance with best practices and company policy.
• Demonstrates the company values of safety, teamwork, accountability, relationships, and sustainability.
• Fulfills the commitment to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Fulfills the responsibilities required to achieve the quality commitment.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by fostering an environment that embodies trust and respect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Business or Operations Management, or related field
• At least 10 years of demonstrated experience in project management in steel or other heavy industrial environment

Requirements

• Experience managing $500 million project budgets minimum.
• Extensive experience with project and process documentation.
• Extensive experience managing all parts of EPCM from Owner’s Representative side.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrates strong decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
• $1 billion project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience or knowledge with steelmaking process preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Situational adaptability and competency in managing fast-paced environments; strong organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Ability to deal sensitively with confidential data.
• Strong work ethic with high degree of professionalism.

Shift

Onsite role, potential for hybrid schedule.