Project Manager-Interfaces and Scope

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Job Description

The Project Manager for Interfaces and Scope reports to the Engineering Director and is responsible for assuring that the external and internal interfaces of the Salar de Atacama DLE Commercial Plant Project are efficiently managed such that the engineering design is consistent with Albemarle's engineering, quality and technical requirements. This position will assist the project team to plan and coordinate interfaces related to engineering contractors, technology suppliers, internal process technology and development teams, as well as the Albemarle supply chain, project assurance, and other internal functions. The Project Manager will own the scopes of work for the engineering integrators and technology suppliers and assist in managing the contracts with each of these entities.

This position will be based from the Albemarle office in Clear Lake, TX with a hybrid work schedule. Working from the Albemarle office in Charlotte, NC is considered as an alternative location. It is expected that some travel to the site in Chile will be required to provide field support during the detailed Engineering/ Construction phases of the project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Defining and managing technical interfaces between Albemarle, EPC Contractor, and external technology suppliers which include site utility providers, rail service companies, reagent suppliers (through supply chain), etc.
• Work with cross functional teams to define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with external stakeholders, including meetings, setting of priorities, evaluating comments/requests, and ensuring internal and external stakeholder's approval
• Reviewing project schedules and ensuring updates from external service provides are included to raise awareness among project management
• Assist in the development of project updates, ensuring accurate and consistent reporting across the major phases of project development to allow timely decisions are made to maintain the schedule and progression of the project
• Lead project assurance activities under the Albemarle Project Process including preparing for and leading Independent Peer Reviews
• Works with engineering management as well as contracting & procurement to ensure requirements are included in commercial documents
• Research, interpret, and ensure compliance with regulatory and design codes and standards. Maintains awareness of changing requirements and considers them in engineering designs.
• Ensures the accuracy of design information - according to corporate specifications and standards - whether done by Albemarle personnel or by outside contractors prior to being issued for design/construction
• Ensuring technical compliance with specifications from external service providers
• Ensures teams (internal and external) review and revise engineering specifications and standards as required by project management or as needed to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory requirements
• Review technical feasibility of proposed solutions to engineering problems related to external service providers. Ensures constructability reviews are used in project phases to validate the completeness and operability of designs.
• Maintains quality and timeliness of safety activities and deliverables throughout the project delivery process
• Helps to oversee quality assurance activities during construction including but not limited to surveillance tasks needed to ensure the plan aligns with the actual
• Other duties as assigned

Business, Function and Team Leadership:

• Maintains constant vigilance for personal and surrounding worker safety, communicates unsafe conditions immediately, and provides direction as needed to ensure construction and design are performed in a safe and injury free manner during performance of daily tasks.
• Display and champion the Albemarle Core Values on the project team
• Consult extensively with internal and external project team members, with a high degree of reliance placed on scientific interpretation and advice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical, Chemical, and Civil as a preference,
• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience in a relevant heavy industry.
• Fluent in English with Spanish language ability a value.

Preferred Experience:

• Engineering experience in Refining, Chemicals, Mining/Minerals/Metals or similar industrial manufacturing environment with progressive demonstration of experience on capital projects.
• Exposure to and knowledge of site construction practices, with time spent in the field during construction will be seen as a key differentiator.
• Preferred that the experience is a mix of time in the office as well as time in a plant or other manufacturing environment.
• Broad experience with stage gate process for developing projects.
• Project management experience from international projects.

Skills:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate with senior level leadership within an organization.
• Pay close attention to details, follow high standards for accuracy and completeness, and accept constructive criticism from coworkers.
• Works effectively within a project stage-gate system environment including essential success factors for early phase and execution projects
• Demonstrated knowledge of the ability to read, understand, and modify or develop project technical documentation across all technical disciplines
• Ability to solve problems quickly, completely, accurately, and to the satisfaction of all parties involved.
• Ability to supervise internal and external multi-disciplined teams
• Knowledge of project controls, including estimating, scheduling, risk management, and cost control. Proficient at developing, interpreting, and evaluating project and technical reports including those used during detailed engineering#LI-JH3

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.