Sr. Engineering Project Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Work Location: This role can be based out of Newport, DE or Philadelphia, PA

Sun Chemical is seeking an Engineering Project Manager II to join our Group Engineering organization. In this role, you will lead and manage major CAPEX projects across the Americas, overseeing all phases from initial scoping and engineering through procurement, construction, and start-up, all within defined budget, timeline, and safety parameters. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as R&D, Operations, EHS, and Procurement, while managing engineering consultants, contractors, and project team members. This is a highly visible role with regular reporting to Senior Management and the Steering Committee.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and Execute defined scope of CAPEX measures and projects (or their own subprojects) within budget, time, quality, and safety parameters. 
• Prepare project approval documentation.
• Carry out all project phases, from project idea to scoping, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Prepare relevant designs, cost estimates, time schedules, resource plans, risk analysis, including HAZOPs, change orders, etc.
• Coordinate project work with relevant interfaces (internal & external) such as R&D, Operations, EHS, Maintenance, Legal M&A, Procurement, authorities, suppliers, contractors, etc.
• Ensure full compliance with the best internal and external practices, guidelines, regulations, and legislation. Select and functionally manage assigned project members.  Select and manage engineering consultants and contractors.
• Specify and select services, machinery, equipment, etc.
• Responsible for regular project controlling & reporting to the Steering Committee/Senior Management.
• Ensure appropriate project and technical documentation is met.
• Responsible for post-completion project evaluation (KPI’s, lessons learned, etc.).
• Review, develop, and update engineering processes and procedures.
• Coaching of less experienced colleagues.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Engineering degree in Chemical or Mechanical,
• 15 years of experience in project engineering or comparable technical roles, as well as 10 years of direct project experience as Project Manager. Preference for the experience to be in the chemical industry.
• Project Management skills (formal training desirable)
• The ability to drive execution, lead courageously, and strategically plan in a way that 
  advocates for the customer.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels.
• Experience with Chemical Processing, grinding & dispersing technology
• Familiarity with NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency), ATEX (Atmosphere Explosible), European version of NFPA, and ICC(International Code Council) for building codes (desired)
• Strong understanding of Cost engineering
• SAP, MS Office, proficiency in MS Project and AutoCad

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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