Project Startup Manager

Category: Project/Program Management As a global leader in full-service engineering, procurement, construction, and operations, CH2M HILL gives you the opportunity to work on challenging projects that develop your skills, grow your career, and connect you with a team of world-class people. No matter where you are in your career path, from first job to the top of the ladder, consider opportunities with CH2M HILL. Explore the opportunity of world-changing work available to you below.Responsible for the direction and performance of all startup activities, which include but are not limited to construction to startup turnover, operator training, pre-commissioning, commissioning, testing program, and initial plant operations through client turn over. The position ensures all work is performed in conformance with the project objectives and requirements. Principal areas of responsibility are safety, staffing, schedule, cost, quality, of startup activities. Manage, monitor, and control the project startup organization and its functions from construction release and turnover through completion of the startup process. Promote and maintain liaison with Owner’s operational personnel. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Ability to implement and maintain an effective safety process as related to commissioning activities.Implement and maintain effective management, planning, and cost control systems.Provide startup input to the master schedules, estimates and all updates. Maintain historical information.Identify and evaluate risk that may have an impact on the project implementation and takes appropriate mitigation activities. Coordinate all subcontractor and supplier start up activities with site startup managers.Assist site startup managers in Identifying and developing startup procedures and plans as required for the project.Assist site startup managers in implementing and maintaining an effective quality control process as related to commissioning activities.Determine startup staffing requirements in cooperation with management.Provide support and guidance for the personal and professional development of startup personnel.Along with site startup managers, responsible for training of Owner / Operator personnel, if required. Establish and maintain communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information.Review performance requirements of all major equipment orders and major subcontractsParticipate in design reviews to coordinate startup requirements with design operations.Participate in front end design activities to define process system scope and boundaries.Develop the turnover plan including turnover books and documentation.Responsible to ensure all required licenses for start up operations are obtained. Qualifications•10 years experience on power related projects.•Ability to implement and maintain an effective safety process as related to commissioning activities•Implement and maintain effective management, planning, and cost control systems.•Provide startup input to the master schedules, estimates and all updates. Maintain historical information.•Advise management of developments that may affect project profit, costs, schedules, and client relations.•Identify and evaluate risk that may have an impact on the project implementation and takes appropriate mitigation activities.•Coordinate all subcontractor and supplier start up activities with site startup managers.•Assist site startup managers in Identifying and developing startup procedures and plans as required for the project.•Assist site startup managers in implementing and maintaining an effective quality control process as related to commissioning activities.•Determine startup staffing requirements in cooperation with management.•Provide support and guidance for the personal and professional development of startup personnel.•Along with site startup managers, responsible for training of Owner / Operator personnel, if required.•Establish and maintain communications to ensure accurate and timely flow of information.•Review performance requirements of all major equipment orders and major subcontracts•Participate in design reviews to coordinate startup requirements with design operations.•Participate in front end design activities to define process system scope and boundaries Preferred Qualifications •Proficient in managing and directing people, communications (both written and verbal), negotiation skills, computer skills with Microsoft Office products and corporate standards.Primavera P3 or P3eMicrosoft Office productsSafety- OSHA 10 & 30Benefits: Medical and Dental Plans Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Income 401(k) Plan with company match Employee Ownership Paid Time Off Program Flexible Work Scheduling Business Casual Dress Learning and Development Opportunities Tuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program Voluntary Auto and Homeowners InsuranceCompany Profile:Employee-owned CH2M HILL is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction and operations for public and private clients. With more than $5.1 billion in revenue and 24,000 employees worldwide, we are an industry-leading program management, construction management and design firm, as ranked by Engineering News-Record (2007). CH2M HILL has long been recognized as a most-admired company and leading employer by business media and professional associations worldwide.Developing People through Challenging ProjectsCH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type: Full Time Foward to a Friend  ·  Search All Jobs From CH2M HILL CH2M HILL is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Copyright © 2008 CH2M HILL and its licensors. All rights reserved. Looking for challenging projects? Through challenging project work, our employees are broadening their skills and experiencing tremendous professional growth. Want to develop your skills and work with great people? Our employee-owners continue to learn, grow, and develop their careers—no matter where they are on their career path—to create solutions without boundaries. CH2M HILL is the place for you! Take the opportunity to do great work and advance your skills with some of the most outstanding people in the industry! Challenge yourself at CH2M HILL