Senior Project Manager-Engineering

Senior Project Manager (Engineering) – onsite – Williamsport, PA, or Rochester, NY

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.

Arxada is looking for a Sr. Project Manager to handle large capital projects for MCS in US. This person will plan, directs, and monitors the assigned engineering activities in a safe, compliant effective and innovative way. The Sr. PM will foster and share best practices for project management and engineering for all MCS sites in US including, pioneer and coach young team members and contract staff. This position is a corporate position with the candidate having the option of choosing to be located at either our Williamsport, PA or Rochester, NY plant.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver capital projects on schedule, within budget and according to specifications/functionality.
• Build, coordinate and manage cross-functional, international project teams. Contractor Management. Team consists of discipline leads and SMEs.
• Has accountability for the budget of the assigned projects.
• Has accountability for assigned engineering work and projects, including coaching and supervising of project team members in matrix organizations.
• Supports adequate staffing of his project teams in order to meet assignments.
• Actively supports the safety culture by applying the relevant local safety policies and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains the necessary network within Arxada and with Contractor companies to support smooth and efficient capital project planning and execution.
• Manages interactions proactively to drive customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor degree required in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Master degree preferred. 
• Strong project management skills, with a good commercial acumen.
• Broad understanding of all engineering disciplines.
• Can demonstrate an ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Can build and develop strong project teams.
• Experience managing cross-functional, international project teams in matrix organizations.

The expected salary range for this role is, $146,700 - $179,300; specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job-related, non-discriminatory factors permitted by law.   

This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave. 

Arxada has world class offering intwo distinct areas:

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace, and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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