REGIONAL PROJECT ENGINEER

Description

Guardian Glass South America is hiring for a Project Coordinator to manage strategic capital projects. This position will lead cross-functional project teams to efficiently implement capital improvements to meet specific business objectives. This position is accountable for project planning, design development, and execution, including creation of schedules, cost estimates, and scopes of works.

We are looking for someone who can manage multiple projects in various phases in a timely and safe manner, anticipate and challenge situations, solve problems, remove roadblocks, and make sound recommendations.

What You Will Do In Your Role

• Managing multiple capital projects using a phased approach that ensures the quality and competitive performance expected by stakeholders
• Coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.
• Leading a project team consisting of engineers, operations, construction, and vendors to ensure all aspects of the project are properly considered, including scope selection, safety, environmental, construction, operations, and reliability
• Effectively managing costs and schedule to drive toward best in industry
• Developing comprehensive project execution plans with focus on scope, cost, schedule, risk management, engineering, procurement, and construction. 
• Communicating capital project status to various stakeholders within the organization
• Utilizing knowledge & experience with earned decision rights to create value in a project management environment that ensures the quality and competitive performance expected by stakeholders
• Utilizing skills to recognize opportunities for value creation and innovation in the project management work processes

The Experience You Will Bring

Requirements:

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background
• Project management MBA or PMP certification with proved application
• Experience with capital projects and plant operation
• Strong EH&S and Quality commitment
• Strong leadership, ability to report and present results
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with dispersed teams
• Availability to travel
• Advanced English
• Experience using Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and AutoCAD

  What Will Put You Ahead

• Solid Project Management Experience
• Glass Industry Experience