Project Manager

Company: LanzaJet, Inc.
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview
Are you looking to have a meaningful impact on the world through cutting-edge cleantech on a global scale? Are you a hard-worker that is looking to make history and change an industry?
LanzaJet, Inc. is a global company and world leader in clean energy technology committed to decarbonizing the transportation sector. Our goal is to produce over 1 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and sustainable diesel fuel through our patented technology and process by 2030. - -
LanzaJet was founded in 2020 and is backed by investors Shell, British Airways, Suncor Energy, LanzaTech, and Mitsui. -These investors, as well as supporters All Nippon Airways, Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Catalyst Foundation, and Microsoft's Innovation Fund, have set the stage for our accelerated growth.
LanzaJet's proprietary sustainable fuels technology has been in development for over 15 years, has been approved for and used in global commercial flights for airlines including Virgin Atlantic and ANA. -
We are currently building the world's first commercial-scale ethanol to jet fuel refinery in Georgia - set to begin production at the end of 2023. That refinery will produce 2/3 of the sustainable aviation fuel used in the United States. Additional commercial-scale low-carbon refineries are also being developed across the world in places like Japan, Australia, India, and Europe.
Aviation connects the world. And we're working to ensure that connection is sustainable.
At LanzaJet, we are a group of innovative and determined people committed to building a more sustainable future, today. Because we believe that Someday is Now.
We're growing fast. Join us!
Project Manager Job Description
Responsible for managing multiple basic engineering packages (BEPs) and projects/contracts of broad scope and significant financial value.
The project manager will have direct responsibility for customer communications and full responsibility for the management of internal and external engineering activities with minimal supervision/guidance in coordination with the engineering management team.
This position requires a significant and detailed understanding of project management through stage gates, engineering principles, financials analysis, resource allocation, change order management, and scheduling. Occasionally, this position requires travel to client and vendor facilities as required for meetings, reviews, and client support. The PM is responsible for managing cost, project scope, and schedule.
Responsibilities

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  Manage projects from conception to completion with a keen focus on exceeding client expectations
  
  
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  Identify and align with client goals, objectives, and expectations
  
  
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  Professionally manage client communication and problem resolution
  
  
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  Direct internal and external project resources, coordinate meetings, and produce project reports
  
  
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  Ensure project documentation and deliverables meet client specifications
  
  
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  Manage project budgets, schedules, and cost expenditures to ensure contract requirements are met
  
  
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  Accurately forecast project duration and resource requirements
  
  
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  Manage and review change order impacts on project budget and schedule
  
  
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  Initiate and manage subcontracted projects for engineering, fabrication of piping, structural steel and vessels, and other services such as painting, insulation, and E&I work
  
  
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  Ensure fabricated equipment met client specifications and regulatory requirements
  
  
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  Travel to client facilities for meetings, project reviews, and equipment inspections
  
  
  Project Manager Specific Qualifications :
  
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    5+ years of project management experience
    
    
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    Proven experience managing multimillion-dollar construction or manufacturing projects
    
    
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    Excellent interpersonal skills, possessing a high degree of professionalism and customer service
    
    
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    Demonstrated leadership, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
    
    
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    Proven experience in managing and evaluating equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and subcontractors to ensure project schedule, budget, and quality requirements are met
    
    
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    Experience with quality control protocols throughout project execution
    
    
    Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently and in a team environment.
    
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      Ability to apply engineering fundamentals and industry best practices to solve problems
      
      
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      Proactively support continuous improvement processes by developing and recommending changes
      
      
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      Prioritize, organize, and effectively manage the project team's work
      
      
      Assist business development, engineering, and other teams with technical recommendations
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        BS in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or comparable engineering discipline
        
        
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        Excellent written and oral communication skills.
        
        
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        Strong interpersonal skills
        
        
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        Skilled in MS Office suite and MS Project
        
        
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        Able to demonstrate effective coordination, planning and organizational skills.
        
        
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        Able to prioritize and plan work activities
        
        
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