Project Manager

Job Description : CAPEX PROJECT MANAGER THAILAND ne of the food ingredient company based in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. The company is expanding its business and increasing production capacity as well as infrastructure. About CAPEX Project Manager Role: In this business critical role, you will be the key person responsible to lead company capital projects from scope to final commissioning and start-up. The project planned out 5 years, with a rolling 5-year plan. Reporting directly to the Project VP (Expat), this is a role for a Project Manager who experienced in project management, CAPEX project and work in food ingredient, modified starch, food, or agricultural processing business with technical graduation background in civil/ mechanical/ electrical or chemical engineering. The salary offered is competitive with performance bonus. Key Responsibilities: · Leads in the selection and management of outside engineering firms when required · Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, reviewing bids from contractors and equipment vendors · Works with process engineering experts to determine project and equipment specifications by studying product design, process requirements, and cost and performance standards · Develops and tracks project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements and monitoring construction progress · Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems · Develops detailed cost estimates for capital project, works with 3rd party · Tracks and controls project costs by approving expenditures, administering contractor contracts, monitoring and controlling contractor productivity, optimising and controlling project design elements and scope · Works with contractors to optimise cost and efficiency performance · Prepares project status reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends, recommending actions · Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations · Holds project personnel accountable for achieving safety performance goals and addresses deficiencies · Monitors “In the field” job site activities to ensure all work is being done safely, efficiently, is of high quality, is meeting project timelines, and is meeting project design criteria · Maintains project cost and schedule data base by writing computer programs, entering and backing up data · Maintains product and company reputation by complying with all federal and state regulations To succeed in the CAPEX Project Manager job, you will need to have the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with stakeholders, across borders and internal matrix. Key Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Chemical Engineering · At least 10 years working experiences in in project management within complex industry, modify starches or similar area in an operation food processing or chemical process plant · Proven experience managing projects in operating manufacturing facilities involving the installation of complex equipment, piping systems, electrical systems, and multi-story process buildings · A proven leader who can manage, plan, and execute complex projects within cost and schedule goals with little supervision · Civil, structural, mechanical and process design engineering skills coupled with a broad knowledge of safe, efficient, and cost-effective construction techniques · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills · PE License or PMP certification would be a plus · Prior experience in modified starch or other food, bio or agricultural processing would be a plus · Preferred four years of technical degree – civil, mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering

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