Capital Project Manager, Biosystems & Fermentation - Decatur, IL

Position Summary:

This is a salaried, exempt-level position reporting directly to the Capex Regional Manager with oversite for projects in North America.

Job Purpose and Impact:

The Senior Project Manager will partner with the business areas and (key) cross-functional ADM stakeholders to manage expectations for project scope, schedule and budget, as well as to receive buy-in for project implementations while leading a team of professionals to execute on various project initiatives. 

In this role, you will ensure high-quality work for projects greater than 25 million dollars with high financial impact and significance

Key Responsibilities:Define project scope and plan the delivery of projects according a roles & responsibility matrix; execute the project, including costing and implementation according the Front End Loading(FEL) guidelinesAssuring monthly project reporting to the stakeholders through FEL, execution, commissioning, and capitalization and closureScope change and risk management escalation processesComplying with local legislation and ADM requirements for permitting, safety legislation, quality assurance, HACCP, GMP, Hazop as well as TPS policySupporting and driving contractor safety through the use of preventative action plans and safety metricsAssure that the safety and reliability of existing equipment is maintained during project implementationCoordinate the team development of all necessary documentation for commissioning, training, maintenance and maintain all records required by legislation and policiesCoordinate and provide direction to contractual partners for project execution  including the use of a well maintained work breakdown structureSetting up project structure and coordination with project steering committee according project governance guidelinesRequired Qualifications:Bachelor or Master degree in a technical field, preferably in combination with project management engineeringKnowledge of cost engineering and key performance indicatorsExecution of multi-year projects with in the Biosystems industry with an emphasis in nutrition fermentation methodologiesKnowledge of industrial process project planning and scheduling with multi-craft trades, “S” CurvesKnowledge of industrial process project commissioning means and methodsProficient use of Microsoft Project, Primavera or other resource loaded scheduling tools.Knowledge of enterprise management systemsProficient in the use of Microsoft Office applicationsExcellent interpersonal English fluency communication skills, written and verbal.Preferred Qualifications:Certified Project Manager or willingness to obtain certificationMinimum of 10 years managing several industrial projects of moderate to extreme complexity.Ability to work with EPC, EPCM companies executing under a variety of contractual methodologiesExecution of multi-year projects experience with in the Agribusiness/Chemical industries.Experience with execution on revamp, brown and green field projectsKnowledge of SharePoint beneficial

Relocation assistance is available with this position. 
ADM requires the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.  

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