Project Manager

Summary

DPS is seeking a Site Lead role to support Project and Program Management in the North American Places business in our Philadelphia, PA area client site location.

As a Site Lead, you will be accountable for all project delivery within your assigned site, managing the project delivery teams to ensure that projects adhere to client requirements and business goals by developing and driving project plans, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating activities within the established project timelines set forth by the client. You will be responsible for all project phases: planning, design/preconstruction, procurement, construction, commissioning & validation. You will hold the key interface with the client Program Manager and relevant site stakeholders.

In this position, you will also serve as a Line Manager and oversee a team of Project Managers. As a Line Manager, you will be responsible for mentoring and guiding the professional development of your team and for ensuring the quality delivery of projects from your team members.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all project delivery within Upper Providence, managing the project delivery teams to deliver.

• Acts as the single point of contact for the Program Manager for project delivery and performance

• Understand client's needs and manages forward pipeline of work for the site and specific requirements

• Ensures that Site level management information / reporting is valid and true and is used to drive performance across the site teams

• Attend monthly performance meeting to drive performance and ensures that risks and issues managed or escalated

• Liaises with the group lead to manage resource allocation, ensuring projects have the right resources in place

• Owns the relationship for site specific stakeholders and delivery partners, attending communication cells and other sessions

• Project Management of complex / specialist projects

• Attends weekly Site Leadership WREF CommCell and provides actions and updates on Capital Projects Delivery.

• Meeting regularly with team of Project Managers to provide guidance, oversight and mentoring

• Collaborating with direct reports to create and guide through implementation professional development plans using tools

• Supports the Project Sponsor in the development of the business case, defining the project scope, benefits, and objectives

• Responsible for the day-to-day management and deliverable completion of the engineering aspects of the project, using agreed resources, by an agreed date to agreed safety standards and an agreed quality within an agreed budget

• Responsible for co-ordination, scheduling and reporting of activities related to stakeholder management, benefits management, business change management and project communications.

• Responsible for appointment and ensuring each Project Implementation Team member's full involvement during the development of the project

• Has overall financial responsibility for managing the project within the approved funds

• Responsible for coordinating activities related to the application for and approval of statutory local authority Planning Approvals required for the project

• Managing work to follow state, local, and Federal requirements

• Ensures that all appropriate technical standards are applied during the project implementation

• Monitors, controls and reports on project progress on a regular basis and when exceptional circumstances arise

• Has responsibility for providing regular, timely, accurate, progress reports, cash flow and cost of completion forecasts

• Has responsibility for the institution and upkeep of the Project Files, meetings records and correspondence, and maintaining the Project Controls information

• Has responsibility for the approval of all purchases and procurement and payments on the project

• Ensures that the levels of fiscal authority and controls are understood and complied with by project team members and that timely support is provided when commercial audits are conducted

• Responsible for coordinating design reviews and approvals between owner and contractors

• Ensure that owner's safety, security and fire protection regulations are clearly understood and adhered to, and control the property and premises until hand-over

• In consultation with procurement, has the responsibility for the definition of the contract strategy, and the selection and coordination of contractors and suppliers and ensures that the execution of the project is in accordance with contract and the job specification

• Chairs summary project meetings and ensures all other necessary specialist meetings are held as required

• Monitoring contractor adherence to safety standards

• Has direct responsibility for completion of the project, including handover to the Project Sponsor and operations.

• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience of managing capital delivery within a pharmaceutical sector or working within a comparable portfolio of work for a leading manufacturing/scientific client preferred

• Strong knowledge / record of delivering mechanical, electrical & control works within the building services environment

• Experience of working within a regulated environment

• Expert in stakeholder management and communication

• Strong influencer and negotiation skills

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills that are clear and concise

• Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Be capable of managing multiple, unique assignments simultaneously

• Be self-motivated, team-oriented, and flexible; have the initiative and ability to tackle new projects and challenges daily

• The ability to motivate and develop the skills of team members

• Good understanding of Project Controls environment

• Proficient IT skills (MS Office)

• Be health, safety, and quality focused I

• Bachelor's Degree or relevant equivalent experience in Engineering, Project Management or similar discipline

• Over 10 years of Project management expertise

• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Additional

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuous Learning

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.

• Culture

• Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.

• Customer Services

• Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

• Planning and Organizing

• Prioritizes and Plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly, Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.

• Teamwork

• Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.

• Use of Technology

• Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.

• Language Ability

• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

• Mathematical Ability

• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

• Reasoning Ability

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Company

DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a 'client-first' mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.