LyondellBasell North America
Project Controls Manager
LyondellBasell North America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
LyondellBasell
Basic Function
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, on assigned projects that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell's Project Management Process (PMP). This position manages project controls disciplines to provide all data related to HSE, cost, and schedule performance to the project manager and project sponsor.
Roles & Responsibilities• Responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell's Project Management Process (PMP) and applicable Project Controls PEWP Guidelines• Prepares the Project Controls Plan based on the scope and execution strategy for each project. Develops/reviews schedules, estimates, and risk registers included in the Project Execution Plan (PEP)• Ensures maintenance (including review and audit) of the estimating, cost, and scheduling processes and tools of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; align with LyondellBasell requirements• Ensures that the cost estimates, schedules, man-hour budgets, scope changes, cost trends and budget revisions produced by contractors, subcontractors, and vendors are reviewed appropriately• Prepares and maintains project specific staffing plans, to ensure project controls staffing levels are appropriate• Develops/reviews the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS). Works with the project teams and contractors to ensure compliance with WBS, CBS and work packaging requirements through appropriate segregation and coding• Works with assigned Project Controls discipline personnel to provide project estimating, cost, schedule, risk management and HSE information as required for project planning, funding, and reporting purposes• Analyzes project controls data to proactively identify problems and propose solutions• Member of Project Leadership Team advising and counseling Project Managers on controls related matters• Ensures change management process for each project is in place and operating properly to ensure timely documentation of all change orders (scope change, cost trends, budget shifts, etc.) in compliance with GP PC PEWP• Provides independent view of project progress, cost trends, TIC and spend-out forecast• Ensures that all project controls data is collected and captured in the appropriate LyondellBasell systems (i.e. PIMS)• Serves as the liaison between the project team and GP Project Controls organization• Assists in benchmarking (internal and external) efforts
Min. Qualifications
Education:• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or substantial relevant work experience• Membership or certification from project management profession (e.g. PMP) desirable
Work Experience:• 10+ years of Project Controls experience preferably in relation to petrochemical or refining industry projects including:• Knowledge of petrochemical / refining industry contracting practices, project control processes, project management practices, and financial system processes related to project management• Familiar with Primavera P6, Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), and SAP. Proficient using the Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)• Demonstrated management experience or the ability to successfully influence project teams• Ability to surface conflicts and resolve them effectively. Ability to push back on leadership when required to ensure successful project outcomes• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively within project teams, site organizations, and corporate departments
Languages: English required; knowledge of other languages (Dutch, German, Italian, French or Spanish) desirable
Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills
We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.
Basic Function
The Project Controls Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, on assigned projects that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell's Project Management Process (PMP). This position manages project controls disciplines to provide all data related to HSE, cost, and schedule performance to the project manager and project sponsor.
Roles & Responsibilities• Responsible for establishing and maintaining project estimating, scheduling, cost, and risk management processes, that meet the quality and technical requirements of LyondellBasell's Project Management Process (PMP) and applicable Project Controls PEWP Guidelines• Prepares the Project Controls Plan based on the scope and execution strategy for each project. Develops/reviews schedules, estimates, and risk registers included in the Project Execution Plan (PEP)• Ensures maintenance (including review and audit) of the estimating, cost, and scheduling processes and tools of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; align with LyondellBasell requirements• Ensures that the cost estimates, schedules, man-hour budgets, scope changes, cost trends and budget revisions produced by contractors, subcontractors, and vendors are reviewed appropriately• Prepares and maintains project specific staffing plans, to ensure project controls staffing levels are appropriate• Develops/reviews the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS). Works with the project teams and contractors to ensure compliance with WBS, CBS and work packaging requirements through appropriate segregation and coding• Works with assigned Project Controls discipline personnel to provide project estimating, cost, schedule, risk management and HSE information as required for project planning, funding, and reporting purposes• Analyzes project controls data to proactively identify problems and propose solutions• Member of Project Leadership Team advising and counseling Project Managers on controls related matters• Ensures change management process for each project is in place and operating properly to ensure timely documentation of all change orders (scope change, cost trends, budget shifts, etc.) in compliance with GP PC PEWP• Provides independent view of project progress, cost trends, TIC and spend-out forecast• Ensures that all project controls data is collected and captured in the appropriate LyondellBasell systems (i.e. PIMS)• Serves as the liaison between the project team and GP Project Controls organization• Assists in benchmarking (internal and external) efforts
Min. Qualifications
Education:• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field or substantial relevant work experience• Membership or certification from project management profession (e.g. PMP) desirable
Work Experience:• 10+ years of Project Controls experience preferably in relation to petrochemical or refining industry projects including:• Knowledge of petrochemical / refining industry contracting practices, project control processes, project management practices, and financial system processes related to project management• Familiar with Primavera P6, Aspen Capital Cost Estimator (ACCE), and SAP. Proficient using the Microsoft Office software suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)• Demonstrated management experience or the ability to successfully influence project teams• Ability to surface conflicts and resolve them effectively. Ability to push back on leadership when required to ensure successful project outcomes• Strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively within project teams, site organizations, and corporate departments
Languages: English required; knowledge of other languages (Dutch, German, Italian, French or Spanish) desirable
Competencies
Build PartnershipsDeliver ResultsDrive InnovationGrow CapabilitiesPromote InclusionMotivational/Cultural FitTechnical Skills
We are LyondellBasell - a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to champion our employees, and unlock value for customers, investors and society. LyondellBasell places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is strongly committed to our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. As one of the world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. For more information, please visit www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
Must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally authorized to work in the United States (US) on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship.
LyondellBasell does not accept or retain unsolicited résumés or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.
LyondellBasell is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The US EEO is the Law poster is available here.