Sr. Manager of Project Management

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Manager of Project Management

The Sr. Manager of Project Management is responsible to lead a team of engineering project managers to plan, implement, manage and successfully complete the company’s major capital projects as assigned by the Director of Project Management. This position will interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors.

Essential Functions

• Reports directly to the Director of Project Management
• Has regular interdepartmental communication and interaction with key internal stakeholders
• Responsible for planning and directing the work of multiple project managers, monitoring their work, and taking corrective action when necessary
• Work with Director of Project Management to develop budget, scope, and schedules for capital projects
• Makes high level recommendations and/or decisions with limited oversight
• Provides input to the project design and leads the Engineering PMs in their management of the construction, equipment installation and commissioning process
• Actively monitors project schedules and makes the necessary changes to stay on track
• Participates in weekly general contractor meetings as Niagara’s representative when applicable
• Ensures projects are implemented in accordance Niagara’s policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), quality and generally accepted construction and  equipment installation methods
• Advises Engineering PMs in their collaboration with the plant director, plant engineer and maintenance manager for a seamless transition at the conclusion of the project and handoff to the plant
• Leads project management continuous improvement efforts and communication of best practices
• Extensive Travel – Minimum 75%  to Maximum 100%
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Construction & Equipment Installation field
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Food  Or Plastics Manufacturing 
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Supervisory Capacity

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years– Experience in Construction & Equipment Installation field
  • 10+ Years – Experience in Food  Or Plastics Manufacturing 
  • 10+ Years – Experience in Supervisory Capacity

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and other related fields or equivalent experience

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Competencies

• Above average project and individual time management skills
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to all levels of  internal and external recipients
• Experience in managing multi-million dollar projects
• Above average skills in planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, and cost controls
• Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$145,698.80 - $211,263.27 / Yearly

Bonus Target: 15% Annual

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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