Capex Project Manager (Finance)

Job ID: 515357

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Pay
• Life Insurance
• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Project Manager oversees and contributes to relevant capital projects. This position works as a team member of specific projects and applies procedures within the specific scope of work (SOW).

What you'll be contributing:

• Promotes and follows all aspects of safety guidelines (CRH safety 16 live Savings Rules) and participates in meetings.
• Leads the project from the concept design to the feasibility phase up to the execution, following the project life cycle, and maintained an updated company project life cycle tool.
• Develops the project's budget, schedules, milestones, pre-established contracts, and work quality in collaboration with the other discipline of the project CAPEX organization.
• Manages project site safety and environmental compliance. Works with assigned home office /site office HSE professionals and assures that designated contractors for projects conform to required health and safety procedures and practices, focusing on risk assessment.
• Is present on-site and performs field supervision at the location for extended periods, managing the site construction team up to commissioning and start-up.
• Works closely with the CAPEX project team to maintain and update an overall project schedule and progress utilizing the S-curve methods.
• Show critical path items and anticipate problematic issues.
• Foresees typical issues surrounding schedules, construction, and impact project costs.
• Interact with contractors and the Plant operation project management regarding regular project risk evaluation and monitoring. Verifies compliance with the contracted and allocated resources by the contractors.
• Controls deliverables and receiving with the support of the responsible Project CAPEX management.
• Keeps construction records as defined in the contracts with vendors and contractors.
• Cooperates and provides input to and with the assigned project scheduler based on the information and input from the involved contractors.
• Participates in regular meetings and follows up on compliance by the contractors with the detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Assesses project progress and productivity/performance to identify areas for improvement and continuity of construction progress; have contractors initiate adjustments.
• Keeps the daily construction report updated and develops the monthly project progress report, to be presented to the Project Capex team and the Executive/Steering Committee
• Receives and reviews relevant project and cost reports to initiate corrective action with the assigned contractor to meet the budget and schedule.
• Supports management of contracts with vendors, suppliers, and contractors and track schedule dates of expected deliverables to sustain the continuity of the construction progress.
• Utilizes demonstrated best industry practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project execution.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Years Bachelor's Degree in engineering, mining or related discipline
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE)
• Preferred 2 years of experience in managing projects in heavy construction and/or process industry.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Domestic Travel up to 50%

What's next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.