Project Director - Greenville, United States - Wood plc

Description

Job Description

Director of Projects - Chemicals

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Projects with a strong background in Chemicals at our Tucker, Georgia or Greenville, South Carolina office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead teams providing integrated delivery (engineering, procurement and construction management) for major chemical capital projects and programs
• Deliver internal and external financial performance on these traditionally complex and demanding assignments
• Develop the project execution plans, lead project reviews, lead negotiations with the client on change orders and contractual issues while maintaining a solid client relationship and client satisfaction
• Oversee the responses to Requests for Proposals and support the bid process to successfully negotiate new projects
• Collaborate with business development to create leads and develop relationships with prospective clients
• Understand and review Safety Management Systems, Quality Management Systems and Environment Management Systems
• Follow Wood safety and security procedures and determine appropriate action

Responsibilities

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical engineering or relevant construction related field
• 10+years of experience managing medium - large capital projects in the Chemicals, Polymers, Resins, Fine Chemicals, Pulp and Paper, or Renewable feedstock sectors
• Experience with EPC and/or EPCM project delivery
• Have an advanced knowledge of project controls including scheduling, budgeting, risk management progress monitoring and forecasting
• Pharmaceuticals or life Sciences sector project experience is a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Communicate effectively Internally with Executive Leaders, Directors, Project Managers, Estimators, Project Developers, Site Accountants, Engineering, Legal, HSSE and HR and cross-functional departmental teams
• Communicate effectively Externally with clients, potential clients, subcontractors and suppliers

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.