Project Manager - Northlake

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

As a member of the Group Engineering organization, manage major CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) through all project phases within defined budget, timeline, and quality parameters across the Americas regions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Plan and execute defined scope of CAPEX measures and projects (or their subprojects) within budget, time, quality, and safety parameters
• Prepare project approval documentation


• Carry out all project phases, from project idea to scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up


• Prepare relevant designs, cost estimates, time schedules, resource plans, risk analysis incl. HAZOPs, change orders etc.


• Coordinate project work with relevant interfaces (internal + external) such as R&D, Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Legal, M&A, Procurement, authorities, suppliers, contractors etc.


• Ensure full compliance with internal and external best practices, guidelines, regulations and legislation


• Select and functionally manage assigned project members


• Select and manage engineering consultants & contractors


• Specify and select services, machinery, equipment etc.


• Responsible for regular project controlling & reporting into Steering Committee / Senior Management


• Ensure appropriate project + technical documentation


• Responsible for post-completion project evaluation (KPIs, lessons learnt etc.)


• Review, develop and update engineering processes and procedures


• Coaching of less experienced colleagues

Position Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering degree in Chemical or Mechanical, with15 years work experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles, as well as 10 years direct project experience as Project Manager. Preference for the experience to be in the chemical industry.


• Project Management skills (formal training desirable)


• The ability to drive execution, lead courageously and strategically plan to in a way that advocates for the customer.


• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels.


• Experience with Chemical Processing, grinding & dispersing technology


• Familiarity with NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), ATEX (Atmosphere Explosible) European version of NFPA and ICC(International Code Council) for building codes (desired)


• Strong understanding of Cost engineering


• SAP, MS Office, proficiency in MS Project and AutoCad

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

Regular full-time days

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS:

No direct reports

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel up to 30% depending on project load

EOE Statement

It is Sun's policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

JobTarget Code

PM20

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