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Project Manager ETA

The role will be based out of the office in Stoke-on-Trent and it would be advantageous to be able to work from the office full time.

Our Team

Koch Engineered Solutions Process Plant Division (ETA Process Plant), focusing on turnkey process plant package supply.

www.Etapp.com

What You Will Do

• Take ownership of contract(s) from sales handover to delivery, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Review customer specifications and collaborate with internal teams to implement them effectively.
• Maintain strict control over project costs to maximize profitability, tracking expenses and optimizing resource utilization.
• Continuously monitor and improve project schedules, proactively identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal resources, including engineering, procurement, and production teams, to ensure smooth project coordination and timely deliverables.
• Resolve internal problems and challenges that may arise during project execution, utilizing strong problem-solving skills and effective communication.
• Provide exceptional customer care and act as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Freeze package designs with customers, ensuring alignment and agreement on design specifications.
• Agree on documentation deliverables and oversee their timely completion, coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
• Implement client changes expediently during the contract's life through variation requests and order amendments, ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and provide progress reports to clients, keeping them informed of project status, milestones, and potential risks.
• Conduct progress meetings with customers, addressing their concerns, clarifying specifications, and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Expedite drawing and document approvals, closely monitoring timelines to ensure adherence to project schedules.
• Collaborate with the technical team to generate various project documents, including deliverables lists, quality plans/ITP's, project schedules, sub-order schedules, equipment lists, test procedures, data books, and operating and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all project documentation, conducting thorough checks and reviews.
• Work closely with the quality management team to control the quality aspects of contracts, including coordination of inspections and review of supplier certifications.
• Coordinate with suppliers and sub-vendors, ensuring timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with administration resources for effective purchasing tasks, such as generating sub-order schedules, implementing terms and conditions, placing orders, negotiating variations, and supplier approvals.
• Proactively manage supplier relationships, including bid evaluations, negotiations, and expediting suppliers when necessary.
• Coordinate Eta projects, serving as a central point of contact between Eta engineers and internal disciplines, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Possess a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management and engineering roles, preferably within the relevant industry (e.g., offshore/petrochemical).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Proficient in coordinating and working with cross-functional teams and internal resources.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in using project management tools and software.
• Familiarity with quality control processes and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage customer relationships and provide exceptional customer care.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical specifications and documents.
• Willingness to occasionally travel overseas for client and supplier meetings.

What Will Put You Ahead

Project Management experience in the offshore/petrochemical industries.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical

Pension

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As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive

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