Project Manager

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

12/2/2024

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Industry Knowledge: Background in managing projects within the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage sectors
• Project Management: Manage complex projects, typically exceeding €5 million, with full accountability from initial quotation through to commissioning, handover, and close-down.
• Financial Responsibility: Oversee the financial performance of projects, ensuring optimal outcomes for GEA, including adherence to budget, cost control, and margin objectives.
• Project Organization: Establish and guide the project organization, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a dedicated project team.
• Scheduling and Progress Tracking: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor project progress against man-hour estimates, and ensure margin goals are met.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate project developments to multiple stakeholders, including the steering committee and customers, through regular and comprehensive reporting.
• Standards and Compliance: Ensure all project activities align with GEA’s standards, practices, and procedures, meeting customer expectations as commercially feasible.
• Project Delivery: Guarantee that projects are completed according to scope, quality, and schedule requirements, consistently delivering within budget.
• Customer Management: Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact and addressing all client concerns.
• On-Site Oversight: Collaborate with the site manager to manage on-site activities, ensuring that health and safety standards are rigorously implemented. Attend client meetings on-site to support commissioning and KPI achievement for GEA-supplied equipment.
• Claim and Change Management: Manage claims and change orders effectively to address and resolve project variances.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture and assess lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in project execution and future project success.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Coordination: Develop a procurement plan in collaboration with the supply chain team to ensure timely fabrication and component delivery. Oversee the RFQ process for installation, contractor selection, and contractor management.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small team of project engineers, providing clear guidance and support without direct line authority, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment.
  
  

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Degree in engineering with specialised training in project management.
• Proficient in commercial project management methodologies, with over 5 years of experience in technical project roles.
• Industry Knowledge: Background in managing projects within the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage sectors.
• Strong understanding of legal, contractual, and dispute resolution processes.
• History of delivering successful projects on time, meeting quality standards, and achieving high customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrated influential leadership in managing and motivating teams, setting direction, and fostering a collaborative, positive environment.
• Ability to identify business risks and opportunities, ensuring decisions are aligned with organisational goals.
• Proactively addresses issues and seeks continuous improvement in project outcomes.
• Commitment to excellence, with effective interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
  
  

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