ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER - CAPITAL PROJECTS

Founded in , Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day.
With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability.
The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables.
As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.
The company had revenue of approximately $9.
billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.
For more information, visit  www.
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Role As a Project Manager, you are the driving force behind every phase of a capital project.
Your mission is to maximize project value by ensuring it stays within budget, meets deadlines, and achieves the required operability.
You plan and execute studies and capital projects to meet specific objectives, all while interacting with operations, technology, business, and other corporate support organizations.
Engaging with senior management is also a key part of your role, making your leadership essential to the project's success.
Responsibilities.
Manage Capital Projects.
Oversee all phases of capital projects and studies, ensuring they meet schedules, budgets, and customer requirements.
Resource Coordination.
Secure and manage resources for project implementation, from concept to start-up, direct the development of necessary engineering documents, and ensure involvement of appropriate personnel from Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Operations, and Maintenance (EPCOM).
Project Monitoring and Reporting.
Collaborate with Project Controls to track progress, report deviations, and communicate future work projections.
Stakeholder Collaboration.
Work with various organizations to develop and implement project execution strategies and ensure compliance with contractor agreements.
Strategic Planning and Evaluation.
Develop annual capital plans, manage expenditures, and evaluate project performance, promoting best-value practices and continuous improvement.
Risk Management.
Regularly evaluates & mitigates issues that create project risk to meeting project objectives.
Proactively anticipate those issues and develops mitigation plans.
Qualifications Minimum of a BS degree in Engineering (all disciplines are welcomed) 10 years’ experience in various aspects of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) process or appropriate comparable experience.
Solid understanding of the (FEL) front-end-loading capital process, from project definition through plant start-up.
Excellent communication, coordination, and team leadership skills.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and to implementing safe capital facilities.
Must be able to travel as needed based on project needs.
Travel is estimated at 20% but can exceed 50%   What Will Make You Stand Out   5+ years of Project Management experience on capital projects exceeding $100M PMP Certification 5+ years of leadership experience (indirect or direct) in manufacturing 5+ years of experience in the Chemical, Petroleum or Pharmaceutical industry     Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
Nearest Major Market.
Asheville Nearest Secondary Market.
Knoxville Job Segment.
Project Manager, Construction, Project Engineer, Front End, Strategic Planning, Technology, Engineering, Strategy