Sr. Project Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a Project Manager with a focus in construction management for a new facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing construction projects from inception to completion, with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

WORK LOCATION:

Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Oversee construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Manage projects from design through construction and into commissioning.
• Mobilize and supervise various contractors (GC, CM, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.).
• Execute projects in operating facilities, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, managers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Start-up, commission, and hand over lab/office building systems (HVAC, emergency power, UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, steam generators, etc.).
• Walk construction sites, identify field issues, and present solutions.
• Lead daily planning meetings, document observations, and prepare daily reports and photo documentation.
• Review construction site safety documents (work permits, task plans, job hazard analyses) and collaborate with the client’s EHS team.
• Keep the Project Director informed about problem areas and present solutions/mitigations.
• Review technical submissions from A&E firms (MEP drawings, structural drawings, specifications).
• Answer common construction communications (RFIs, Submittals).
• Assist with preparing job start-up and close-out checklists.
• Read and write project plans, specifications, construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and maintain accurate as-built project documents.
• Manage Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) to facilities operations, ensuring proper documentation.
• Utilize project/construction management software (ProCore, E-Builder, Prolog, etc.).
• Act as owner’s representative on capital projects.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Technical Experience:

• 10+ years of experience as a project engineer, preferably in the Petrochemical, Chemical, or Refining industry on major capital projects.
• Experience acting as owner’s representative on large, complex construction projects.
• Experience working on multi-employer sites.
• Experience taking projects from design through construction and into commissioning.
• Experience writing commissioning strategy/plans and protocols for large projects.
• Experience supervising a large sub-contractor team for start-up and commissioning of equipment.
• Experience coordinating the purchase, receipt, and movement of equipment.
• Experience scheduling the decommissioning, packing, movement, and unpacking of equipment.
• Experience reviewing construction site safety documents and ensuring compliance.
• Experience using project/construction management software like ProCore, E-Builder, Prolog, etc.
• Experience designing, starting up, commissioning, and handing over lab and office building systems.
• Experience writing operational and maintenance SOPs for building systems.
• Experience closing out large projects and ensuring documentation and financial obligations are met.
• Experience using a CMMS like Maximo, Blue Mountain, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• An OSHA construction certification.
• A deep understanding of safe construction practices and standards.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, communication, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, independent, detail-oriented team player with good organization, initiative, and a collaborative attitude.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:

We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.

COMPENSATION:

The expected salary range for this position is $115,000 to $145,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner-G. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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