Senior Capital Projects Manager

PURPOSE:
The Capital Projects, Sr. Manager is accountable for managing from inception through execution of HSE, Sustaining and Growth capital projects for Northwest Louisiana Refineries (Shreveport, Princeton and Cotton Valley). The position will build a comprehensive project management team consisting of Calumet employees and third-party contractors placing safety first, complying with all applicable regulations, and following industry accepted PMG protocols. This role will place emphasis on project controls and good fiscal management of the entire capital program (including fiscal management of the Turnaround category) for efficiency and financial planning purposes.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise the Northwest Louisiana (Shreveport, Princeton and Cotton Valley Refinery’s capital program from inception through construction, and turnover to operations.
• Collaboration with all stakeholders, assure project managers lead the development of sponsor objectives and economic alternatives to define a business case for each project.
• Define project scope, goals, cost estimates and functional deliverables that align with the sponsor objectives.
• Establish project controls resources and minimum cost tracking expectations for each project and for the portfolio as a whole.
• Draft project charters and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Establish project managers and team members needed to achieve project goals.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.
• Liaison with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.
• Follow the Calumet PMG process and assure gate reviews are in place as appropriate.
• Negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.
• Determine and assess needs for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary, during project cycle.
• Set and continually oversee project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve issues/conflicts within the project team.
• Assure plans, project timelines and milestones are in place utilizing appropriate tools.
• Prepare project and portfolio status reports for local and corporate management.
• Prepare (including Turnaround) and manage the annual planning cycle and notional capital budget for the Shreveport Facility.
• Prepare and manage expenses for the capital projects group.
• Develop, prepare, and submit Authorization for Expenditures (AFE’S) in the form of Project Charters and track through completion.
• Supervise project managers to ensure project execution matches project goals (cost, schedule, scope, etc.).
• Other duties as required to support the project needs of the refinery.

REQUIRED education/EXPERIENCES:

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering)
• 10 or more years of project management experience
• 5 or more years of prior supervisory/management experience
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience in a fuels refinery, base chemicals and/or base oils plant is a plus
• Experience with cost estimating and scheduling software (i.e. Icarus, Microsoft Project)
• Working within industry accepted PMG processes including project audits

COMPETENCIES:

• Managerial skills and ability to communicate at the Executive Level
• Fundamental economic thinking skills
• Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and electronic
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence