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Project Manager Sr

Cherokee, United States

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc., is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

Why Cherokee, AL?

Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County, blends Southern charm with natural beauty, making it an idyllic place to live and work. Enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills and the nearby Tennessee River. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, and boat in the area. The town offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on community and hospitality. Affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong community ensure a high quality of life. Conveniently located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, Cherokee combines small-town peace with access to metropolitan amenities. Discover career opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle in Cherokee, AL.

Project /Practice Management

Reporting to the Sr. Projects Portfolio Manager at the LSB Cherokee facility in Alabama, the position will provide project and engineering oversight from project conception through commissioning and startup
Lead the technical interface between the project, operations, maintenance, and EH&S groups to insure all operational and regulatory requirements are incorporated into any project design
Have a working level knowledge of LSBs plant processes and understand how the projects will interface with the existing units
Develop project scopes, create clear project deliverables, and create and execute project work plans
Develop a project schedule and maintain/track details to ensure the schedule is updated and accurate to the level of available information
Develop and manage engineering and construction budgets to support the project milestones
Review and update forecasted spend on routine basis
Manage engineering and construction contractors, as well as equipment vendors in support of projects
Participate in budget, status, and management team meetings to provide input and resolve issues
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project
Apply LSB project methodology and enforce project standards
Prepare for LSB leadership phase gate reviews and adhere to LSB project phase gate process
Minimize LSB exposure and project risk by developing and monitoring risk register and ensure risks are appropriately addressed throughout project development, detail design, estimating, and execution
Ensures project documents are complete, current and stored appropriately.

Financial Management

Develop cost control measures into projects that monitor, report and control project costs. Detail level of accuracy based on AACE international or other similar estimating practice.
Have working knowledge of project economic models and comparing projects based on NPV and IRR to report and compare capital projects
Assures project legal documents are completed and signed

Communication

Develop strong working relationships with all LSB groups as well as contractors and technology suppliers
Holds regular status meetings with project team and effectively facilitate team and client meetings
Effectively communicates relevant project information to leadership
Delivers informative and well-organized presentations
Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion

Technical Understanding

Capable of traveling to equipment sites, performing fit-for-service inspections, reporting, and utilizing information to develop project scope of work and facilitate cost estimating of existing equipment
Working knowledge of industry codes including ASME piping specifications, Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, National Electric Code, and similar codes used for equipment specifications, design and installation of industrial equipment
Ensures that all design specifications conform to the latest national and local codes, rules and regulations
Create request for equipment quotations for project cost estimates using equipment specifications
Familiar with supply chain and procurement policies and work with purchasing agent to solicit and evaluate bids

Leadership

Supports company safety programs and initiatives
Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence, acknowledge team member contributions, and exhibit good teamwork skills
Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change
Manages multiple projects and associated budgets, schedules, and resources
Acts as technical resource for engineers with less experience

Preferred Qualifications

Required: BS Engineering degree from an Accredited Engineering program
5+ years of operating company experience (project and operations), preferably with nitrogen-based production facilities, and familiar with Controls & DCS systems, piping systems, waste heat boilers, large exchangers and/or static vessel replacements
Advanced degrees as well as professional registrations (PE, PMP, PMI, etc.) are a plus
Knowledge of large-scale capital projects
Demonstrated performance in completing plant projects successfully, on time and on budget within an operating production facility
Experience in all facets of project disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, piping, civil, structural, rotating and static equipment)
Ability to use project scheduling software, MS Office, JD Edwards, AutoCad, NavisWorks and other similar industry software programs
Strong project leadership, problem solving, and analytical skills
Excellent Interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Able to work independently, manage multiple projects with shifting priorities and to work within stringent deadlines
Fluent in English

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

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