Job Description
Electrical Project Manager
AutoReqId: 20782BR
Pay Class: Salaried Exempt
Minimum Pay Rate: $129,470.00
Maximum Pay Rate: $178,025.00
Department: Engineering
Line of Business: HTC
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Posting:
The Company and the Role:
Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.
The Electrical Project Manager position supports the cement business units in the development, authorization process, & execution of engineering projects. It provides expert technical support in electrical aspects of projects for our cement plants, grinding plants, & terminals. This position is based in Dallas, TX.
What You’ll Get to Do:
- Prepare Feasibility Studies including cost estimates for CapEx planning. Propose the overall project plan; assess and obtain necessary resources. Responsible for preparing the formal CapEx authorization requests (AFE) so that each proposes a well-thought-out technical solution vetted against alternate solutions, an accurate budget, and an accurate schedule.
- Provide electrical technical expertise to include P&ID and instrumentation loop diagrams utilizing ISA symbols; control system design, system integration, I/O layouts; specification and selection of MCC(s), AC/DC drive systems, and power distribution equipment; power metering equipment and application; electrical and instrumentation standards; power sources, motor control, and control panel layout designs; etc.
- Prepare power system studies including arc flash hazard analysis for relevant projects.
- Manage Projects varying between $0.2 Mio to $50 Mio. Develop detailed project plans in conjunction with Plant & CCC Management. Develop cost estimates & monitor costs. Prepare, monitor & validate project schedules. Determine and acquire the necessary resources. Manage & direct project team. Provide monthly reports to and conduct monthly progress meetings with the Steering Committee.
- Procurement: Prepare electrical specifications and scopes of work for use in the bidding process for engineering, equipment, and construction services. Evaluate & recommend external organizations to provide bids. Lead the electrical technical part in bid evaluations and contract negotiations. Monitor vendor performance after contract award.
- Construction: Direct contractors’ electrical activities and on-site performances through Heidelberg’s site manager. Negotiate & approve/reject contractor claims. Verify contractor invoices. Visit plants for progress evaluation & issue resolutions. Validate construction progress through close monitoring of project schedule & site inspections. Organize the check-out process during commissioning. Ensure all plant & safety regulations are followed.
- Start Up: Organize electrical and automation start-up team; obtain necessary resources. Assign roles & responsibilities. Organize training of operational personnel with vendors & plant management. Monitor performance concerning contract documents. Drive deficiency elimination process. Lead the successful scheduling and coordination of the project team to conduct all performance tests and validation of the test results against the contract documents for the electrical scope of work. Pursue contract remedies where performance does not satisfy the contract documents.
- Documentation: Manage drawings & documents handling & archiving during whole project run time. Responsible for drawing & document assimilation into the Heidelberg & CCC system.
- Safety: Safely perform work considering Company safety standards and regulatory standards. Ensure others around you perform work safely.
Who we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or electrical technology.
- Minimum 7 years professional experience in the field of electrical engineering & project management; preferably in the cement or other heavy industry.
- Very broad knowledge and understanding of the equipment used for the cement manufacturing process, including power, instrumentation, and control equipment and PLC/HMI architecture and programming.
- Mastery of the principles and practices of the National Electrical Code and MSHA regulations.
- Authoritative understanding of project management and engineering concepts and practices gained through broad and deep experience.
- Solid computer skills and familiarity with software packages such as SKM, ETAP and EasyPower.
- Ability to develop detailed project schedules with appropriate logic and then maintain and update the schedule based on verified progress. Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 scheduling software is strongly preferred.
- Solid organizational skills to lead, coordinate and integrate the sub functions of the project team for the complete run time of the project.
- Good skills to understand, influence, empathize, and communicate with people to achieve the goal of the project. Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be willing to travel up to 50%. During start-up and commissioning of projects, extended site visits may be required to ensure the successful start-up of projects.
Work Environment
- Role operates primarily in an office setting but will also operate in a manufacturing environment with moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, humidity, elevated noise levels, and dusty conditions as dictated by project requirements.
- Must be willing to travel extensively.
- Must be able to occasionally climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, and enter confined spaces.
What we have to offer
- Competitive base salary and participation in our annual incentive plan
- Highly competitive benefits programs
- 401k retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
External candidates must be able to work in the USA without sponsorship .
Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled
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