Sr. Director, Major Capital Projects

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

What's the job?

The Sr. Director, Major Capital Project role is a leadership position within the TIP NA organization that will direct a portfolio of Saint-Gobain major Capex projects (12 BUs, over 100 existing sites) in North America. This position will have oversight over budgets held by the project managers with a combined typical annual spend of $200M - $300M, with individual projects of $150-300M value, ensuring compliance with prescribed SG procedures managing team resources to ensure projects are within time and budget. The Sr. Director, Major Capital Projects will execute this through effective leadership of a cross-cultural and functional team of skilled Technical and Managerial experts and will set training plans for project managers inside TIP NA and the TIP NA commissioning team.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, lead and develop the Project Managers Team, and Commissioning Manager, to include driving recruitment, leadership development, succession planning and overall team effectiveness for each area.
• Oversee multiple projects: Maintaining holistic view of ongoing projects, ensuring that each one meets its objectives, adheres to schedule and budget and that all projects meet the Saint Gobain and Business Specific Standards in terms of Environmental, Health and Safety, Technical Roofing Standards and PEM across all SGNA product lines
• Develop and implement safety systems for delivering major projects to achieve zero incidents in all major capital projects.
• Develop relationships and manage key external resources such as designers, architects, construction managers, that can work across all SGNA business projects on both major and medium sized capital projects…
• In close collaboration with the Regional financial department, Capex Purchasing Team and the VP TIP NA Engineering, manages the overall major projects budget, ensuring overruns are minimized.
• Reports the progress of the Major Projects to the necessary SteerCos and provides updates of the NA scope to TIP Central

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What do you bring?

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical or Electrical field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years' experience as a project manager on large/medium-sized engineering or construction projects required
• 5+ years of experience in site management on multiple industrial/civil projects as a project manager is required
• 5+ years of experience leading teams with direct and indirect reports
• 50-60% Travel requirement within North America; Occasional international travel anticipated.
• Leadership and People Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Risk Management
• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Project Management – Front End Loading
• Knowledge of construction techniques
• Familiarity with building codes and regulations across multiple states/provinces
• Safety and contractor/construction site safety
• Clear knowledge of contract forms and particulars
• Site management experience on multiple projects, as project manager.
• Proven track record working with project management methodology
• Ability to influence key senior stakeholders in the business.
• Project Management Certification/PMO Professional preferred

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

What are our perks?

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving