G&A - Project Manager (USA)

Join Our Team at Ravago Americas: Project Manager

Location: Baytown, Texas

Are you ready to drive innovation and lead the successful execution of capital investment projects? Ravago Americas is seeking a talented and dedicated Project Manager to join our dynamic team at our Baytown, Texas facility. This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day construction progress.
• Design, specify, and implement piping systems for logistics equipment, including pneumatic product conveying, compressed air, process water, and cooling systems.
• Lead the design and implementation of Operation Clean Sweep (OCS), an initiative to prevent plastic pellets, flakes, or powders from leaving our site.
• Plan and coordinate regular meetings with all stakeholders, including customers and the Ravago Engineering Team.
• Collaborate with CAD specialists to develop support drawing packages such as PFDs (Process Flow Diagrams) and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).
• Work closely with general contractors and equipment suppliers to ensure equipment fit and function.
• Manage the receipt, organization, communication, and installation of equipment within the Ravago ISBL (Inside Battery Limits).
• Maintain financial controls to ensure approved Capex Budgets are not exceeded.
• Support the Special Projects Engineering Manager and Operations Team on high-visibility responsibilities.
• Uphold Ravago's Quality, Safety, and Environmental Procedures and Code of Conduct standards.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Key Partnerships:

Success in this role requires building and maintaining excellent relationships with:

• Ravago and Customer stakeholders

Qualifications and Competencies:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Knowledge of logistics processes such as pellet and masterbatch material conveying systems and railcar loading systems for plastic pellets.
• Experience with PLC/Integration Systems for production and communication with Customer Operations Teams.
• Ability to travel to project sites and equipment suppliers as needed.
• Experience in developing specification packages for mechanical and electrical equipment manufacturers and installation contractors.
• Proven success in completing large capital projects ($20 million+) on time, within budget, and safely.
• A "Sell, Not Tell" leadership style and a proactive approach to management (Management by Walking Around).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering preferred (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years of engineering and manufacturing design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM 360, and other relevant software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Excel (Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint preferred).

Work Environment and Conditions:

• Comfortable working in shared spaces with constant noise.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including in excess of 40 hours per week as needed.
• Willingness to travel to areas with climate conditions ranging from -40°C to +40°C.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and talk regularly.
• Regular use of hands for keyboards and office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 55 lbs.

Join us at Ravago Americas and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and sustainability. Apply now and help us build a brighter future.