Position: Project Controls Lead

Primary Location: Remote - US or Canada - up to 25% Travel in US and Canada required

Reports To: Manager, Capital Procurement and Project Controls

Compensation: $115,000-$125,000

The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Chemtrade is committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the complex challenges faced by our customers. As a responsible corporate citizen, we prioritize safety, sustainability, and environmental stewardship in all aspects of our operations. Our talented and diverse workforce is at the heart of our success, as we recognize that their knowledge, skills, and dedication drive our ability to deliver exceptional products and services. At Chemtrade, we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. By putting people at the center of our operations, we build strong connections, nurture innovation, and create a fulfilling work experience for all.

Chemtrade is focused on delivering value to our shareholders and internal stakeholders alike. In that spirit we seek a Project Controls Lead to enhance our Project governance strategies and lead our projects to successful delivery by helping to spend our capital dollars more efficiently and effectively.

About This Role and You

As the Project Controls Lead, your role is pivotal in guiding our Capital Projects through financial and operational challenges, using your technical know-how and Project Control acumen to influence the trajectory of our corporate ambitions through collaboration with our Corporate Project Managers and Engineering team.

With your experience in project controls, you are adept at managing project controls throughout the total project life-cycle from conception to execution. Your ability to oversee a diverse portfolio of projects in a specialty chemical manufacturing setting, from inception to completion, showcases your strategic leadership in project execution.

Qualifications

Experience: 5-10 years of Project Management, Construction Management, or Project Controls experience in a heavy industrial, oil & gas, petrochemical, specialty chemical, or pharmaceutical field is considered an asset. Field project controls experience with Engineering or Construction Contracting is considered an asset.
• Project Controls Expertise: Proficient in stage-gate processes, estimating, scheduling, monitoring, reporting, change management, and risk management.
• Technical Acumen: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, MS Project, and adept in tools like PowerBI, SAP.
• Leadership and Communication: Exceptional ability to lead, communicate, and foster collaboration across teams and projects. Ability to influence by forming strong bonds with PM's.
• Portfolio Management: Skilled in directing a portfolio of projects at various execution stages, ensuring coherence with business goals, and adherence to internal Project Management Best Practices.
• Education: BS in an engineering or business related discipline, data analytics, or construction management discipline is a plus but not required, OR proven equivalent experience in practice.

Responsibilities

• Project Governance Enhancement
  • Work closely with Project Managers to unify and improve estimation and scheduling methodologies, championing innovative tools and best practices.
  • Act as a resource to coach younger project engineers in how to use tools.
  • Spearhead the development and refinement of project governance frameworks to sync with our strategic aspirations.
• Strategic Reporting and Analysis
  • Assist Project Managers in Project Planning and Execution of their capital projects
  • Develop and maintain sophisticated reporting systems for Chemtrade's growth project portfolio to inform executive-level decisions.
  • Leverage tools such as Excel and PowerBI to translate complex data sets into user-friendly dashboards to monitor project, engineering, and construction progress throughout the project lifecycle
• Data Management and Analysis
  • Drive the execution of comprehensive data analyses to bolster strategic planning and project reporting functions.
  • Utilize statistical and predictive models to evaluate project trajectories, identify risks and map out contingencies.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Serve as the primary conduit between Corporate Finance, accounting, and project teams, ensuring seamless integration of financial planning with project controls.
  • Cultivate a collaborative culture that encourages unity across disciplines, continuous improvement, and a steadfast commitment to safety.
• Technological Proficiency and Integration
  • Display proficient to expert-level command over technology platforms integral to project controls, including but not limited to Excel, PowerBI, MS Project, SAP, or PROCORE.
  • Seamlessly integrate third-party systems to enhance the effectiveness of project management and reporting functionalities.

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG's, we aim to create a workplace where all individuals feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of its employees.

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