Senior Project Manager

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Senior Project Manager 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Senior Project Manager, are to: 

• Develop project scopes, including alternatives and cost-benefit analysis as needed;
• Plan, organize, direct control and lead the projects from inception to completion and closure;
• Document all meetings and agreements;
• Clear communications with clients (Corp Services leads and Technology operations leads);
• Educate clients on the Project execution process, with emphasis on scope, budget and change management, as required;
• Perform on-board procurement rep on the project;
• Prepare the Project Definition Report (PDR) and gain approval from clients;
• Ensure that the scope is supported prior to additional design work proceeding;
• Conduct HSE and Design Reviews with HSE reps, clients and Global Engineering discipline support on the project;
• Ensure that all project gate reviews are conducted, and necessary approvals secured;
• Work with cost controls engineer to prepare complete project estimate;
• Review with Engineering Management;
• Prepare all bidding documents; scope of work, specifications, instructions to bidders and work with procurement to manage the bid process;
• After approval, execute all procurement processes for equipment and materials and all contracts in accordance with AG-E Procurement and Contracting Procedures and Bayer guidelines;
• Serve as principle contact for the contractor;
• Ensure all construction permits and environmental permits are in place and that occupancy permits are properly approved at the completion of the project;
• Work with Construction Management to ensure contractors are meeting the Contractor-Guest requirements;
• Periodically, participate in site safety walkthroughs;
• Highlight deficiencies and participate in contractor meetings for improvement;
• Present periodic Global Engineering/clients’ project reviews to highlight progress on project execution;
• Assemble and transmit final closure files and equipment manuals to clients and AG-E archives, on completion;
• Ensure As-Built drawings are completed;
• Document any Lessons Learned and share with clients and Engineering management for incorporation into the Project Execution system.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, Ag Mechanization, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or comparable Agricultural Technology or Engineering degree;
• At least seven years of experience in project execution, project engineering or demonstrated experience in project management and execution;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, good people skills, strong personal initiative, strong knowledge of general engineering/construction management skills, the ability to work well in a small/large team environment, and the ability to work well in a culture that values diversity;
• Strong customer-centric disposition;
• Broad engineering/construction management skills at a practical level, multi-tasking skill, ability to work with multiple customers simultaneously;
• Familiarity with general industry standards and practices and with Global Engineering standards and practices;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems and provide accurate solutions in a timely manner;
• Complete understanding of environmental and safety issues;
• Strong customer focus disposition.