Project Manager

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Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

And we are constantly striving to become an even better place to work. BASF has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2021. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!

Project Manager (2201041) -  USA near a major BASF location

This position will be located near a major BASF US location and major airport (such as Houston, TX or Research Triangle Park, NC).  We anticipate this position will work a hybrid schedule (remote with some in-office days).  Click on the following link to find our US locations:  https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/organization/locations/north-america.html

Where the Chemistry Happens

We are seeking a professional like you to join our team to lead capital investment projects throughout North America for the Agricultural Solutions division. As the Project Manager you will be the focal point of responsibility, authority, and accountability assuring proper design, procurement, and construction for your projects in accordance with regulatory and internal standards. You will be accountable for the efforts required to execute capital projects, typically <$25mn, during the entire project life cycle. You will also have indirect supervision of a project team of BASF and Contractor personnel, translating the objectives of the project into targets for each of the project team leads. Additionally, you will be responsible for communicating the project status, concerns, and recommended corrective actions to the project stakeholders, typically executive level individuals.

This role will require up to 50% regular travel schedule to support the business.

Formula for Success

Leveraging your education and professional experience as a Project Manager or similar professional experience in a chemical / petrochemical or similar manufacturing environment, you will develop project scopes, generate and/or obtain cost estimates, and prepare appropriation funding requests.  Additionally, you will ensure appropriate project safety reviews are completed as required, both before and after approval, and utilize applicable Value- Based Engineering practices (VBEs) to optimize project scope and costs.

Successfully engaging across the organization, you will establish and maintain partnerships with assigned project manufacturing representatives to execute projects from initial scoping and funding, through detailed engineering and procurement, to startup and commissioning, and final documentation and closure.  Additionally, you will request necessary construction and commissioning resources from Construction and others as required to install the scope of work.

As a leader of project teams, you will request and coordinate required process and discipline engineering and design resources, whether from the site or corporate groups or outside engineering vendors, to prepare engineering design deliverables and procure equipment, fabricated materials, and services.

Demonstrating your computer proficiency, including experience using SAP project functions, you will maintain SAP project data entries, monitor project progress through scheduling and other tools, perform project status reporting, and control spending through appropriate tracking, forecasting, and adjustments.

Your broad knowledge of chemical unit operations will be a valued asset as you ensure compliance with all environmental, safety, and health requirements, and promote a safe working environment for project execution.  Additionally, you will adhere to current corporate and plant requirements for equipment/materials specifications and vendor preferences.

Your ability to successfully multi-task will aid you in performing procurement activities as required, including preparing specifications, issuing requisitions, evaluating bids, and dealing with vendors. Work with Procurement and comply with applicable guidelines.

Your ability to follow-through will be essential as you monitor and support construction activities to ensure that projects are completed per the design deliverables, quality standards, and plant requirements, and that pre-startup safety reviews are conducted.  You will also follow through to ensure that Operations achieves a successful project startup, and that any project-related action items are completed.  Lastly, you will close projects per guidelines, and ensure proper documentation of files, records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory and BASF requirements.

Demonstrating your strong project management abilities and continuous improvement experience, you will foster increased differentiation of project management procedures and processes according to the specific Crop Protection technologies, making the resulting assets and asset modifications more competitive within the market. You will also drive continuous improvement, utilizing lessons learned, best practices, and Value-Based-Engineering to optimize project cost, schedule, and functionality.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job.