Senior Project Manager, Captial Projects - Fort Worth, United States - MP Materials Corp.

Description

Job Description

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and effect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

The Capital Projects team Senior Project Manager is accountable for execution and delivery of medium-to-large scale projects within a 250,000 square foot magnetics manufacturing facility, and for supporting the definition and execution of the overall project management process for the business unit. Accountability includes participation in and key support for the project conception stage, primary ownership of all strategic and tactical management of project delivery after release for execution, and primary oversight of external contractors from scope development to start-up and commissioning. The role requires significant interaction with selected Design Firms; OEMs; Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors; Equipment and Service Contractors; as well as extensive internal collaboration. This role will have overall responsibility for delivering projects safely, with high quality standards, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties:

• Support development and implementation of Project Management processes and procedures for the business unit.
• Take ownership of the project hopper, project funnel, and execution of the Project Management process for the business unit.
• Take primary responsibility for the execution of projects assigned by the Director, Capital Projects.
• Monitor and manage engineering, procurement and construction progress, and develop strategies to mitigate project risks and areas of concern.
• Provide support for the conceptualization and development of future capital projects on the magnetics team, including leading interactions with potential contractors and vendors and estimating projected costs and timelines for potential projects.
• Interface with technical Subject Matter Experts, Plant Operation and Facilities leadership, HSE, Commissioning Leads, Cost Management Leads and other internal resources.
• Review and guide requested changes to product scope for validity and impact, and ensure timely and cost sensitive incorporation once approved.
• Clearly, concisely, and transparently communicate up, out, and down regarding all aspects of project delivery.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management required.
• 10+ years in overall industry experience within industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments.
• 5+ years' experience managing construction or capital projects in industrial/manufacturing environments, with responsibilities spanning some combination of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls, Materials, and/or Chemical disciplines.
• Ability to fluently read and comprehend engineering drawings and documentation.
• Ability to deal effectively and confidently with ambiguity, assess situations rapidly and take quick and appropriate action.
• Industry knowledge in high tech manufacturing facilities preferred.
• Medium- to Large-sized capital project experience preferred.
• Experience leading commissioning and start-up of complex industrial/mechanical equipment.
• Must be able to develop, understand and control cost estimates, budgets, actualized costs, forecasts, and schedules.
• Knowledge of contract law and experience with claims management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Proficient in industry standard tools for project management such as MS Project, Primavera P6, Ares Prism, or similar.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer - EEO is The Law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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