Regional Project Manager

Project ValidationDuring the investment validation stage this position will be responsible to:Validate the Projects technical and CAPEX budget assumptions as put together by the Business Development team, during the due diligence for the acquisition of an asset or during the evaluation of a project before its validation by the Resource Committee, within the company’s standards.Review the company deliverables and makes sure that conceptual design, front end engineering and detailed engineering studies including the projects criteria are achievable in the set forth timeline.Validates project budget estimates for CAPEX / OPEX budgets for the annual company budget process.Project Execution and ControlsOnce the investment has been fully approved by the Company this position will be responsible to:Develop the Project Construction Management Team organization.Responsible for preparing / reviewing equipment specifications and preparation and review of RFQ’s.Oversees the selection of strategic process, construction, EPCm, and design to build suppliers.Validates the project cost and delivery schedules before the beginning of construction.Ensures that project management controls (SHE, Quality Assurance, project control, project budget and implementation schedule, commissioning and start-up programs) are in place throughout project’s development. This would include weekly and monthly reporting on both Regional and Global levels.Oversees the operation’s start-up and hand-over of the asset to the operations team.Ensures the roll out of the project according to agreed specifications, cost and delivery lead time.Validates the project’s CAPEX / OPEX annual budget during Budget and Reforecast processes.Project Processes and ProceduresSelect and develop relations with strategic partners.Develop or enhance appropriate reports, templates and procedures for project controls.Keep track of industry or Project Execution best practices.Contributes to the development of LDC industrial standards (process design / standard components / maintenance / continuous improvement).Additional ResponsibilitiesServe as one of the primary interfaces for engineering on technical issues with operations.Problem solving and troubleshooting as requested by the plants on an as-needed basis.Conducts feasibility studies for oilseed processing, refining, packaging, grain, milling and biofuels facilities.Works with the Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) staff to assure regulatory certifications and compliance on capital and process improvements, normal operating practices regarding SHE.Participate in the development and administration of project policies and programs.Supervise Company and Contractor work force for all assigned capital improvement projects to ensure that project goals are met while meeting company quality and cost standards.Lead in the project development, design and budgeting process to establish accurate costing for management.  Manage assigned projects to ensure monetary budgets and scheduled timelines are accomplished.Participates in long-range planning decisions, recommends capital projects.Reviews plant operations for potential process / procedural improvements for higher throughput and / or costs savings.Maintains good working knowledge of SHE policies, rules and procedures applicable to area of responsibility and ensures all applicable requirements are adhered to. Ensures employees are provided required training for area assigned, and jobs and tasks prior to assigning work. Ensures area of responsibility is maintained in orderly and safe manner. Ensures unsafe working conditions are remedied as soon as practicableFollows construction completion criteria and construction requirements with the maintenance manager.Assists in the project start-up with local management.Additional projects and duties as assigned.