Company Description

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is a company of diverse businesses unified by shared values and vision. We serve the agriculture, mining, industrial and water reclamation markets with a broad range of products and technologies, worldwide. Serving these customers well is a passion and a commitment-one which the people of Tessenderlo Kerley find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

If you want the work you do to make a positive impact on the world in which we live, working alongside innovative, quality-focused people of vision, then Tessenderlo Kerley is the right place for you.

Job Description

As a Project Manager supporting Project Services at Tessenderlo Kerley, you will lead the planning and execution of assigned projects to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery. Working closely with TKI management and cross-functional teams, you will oversee all project phases — from design through construction, ensuring compliance with company policies, schedules, budgets, safety and technical standards.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for project coordination, managing resources, timelines, and communication to ensure successful completion and alignment with business objectives.

Key AccountabilitiesClient RelationsDefines Project Scope of Work based upon client requirements or thoroughly understands scope assigned to the project and how it relates to the estimate.

Single point contact between client and Company on matters pertaining to the project.

Understands how and when to communicate project information to the client: issues, schedule/budget impacts, environmental, etc.

Maintains client relations including managing the client to the extent necessary to meet contract requirements.

Ensures work is completed and checked in accordance with company procedures, ensures completion of all documentation required by the contract. Secures final acceptance of the completed project by the client.

Cost ControlManages and/or assists with proposal preparation as required.

Manages personnel and resources assigned to a project to generate a coordinated effort in accordance with project budgets.

Reviews and approves project invoices and expedites client payments as required.

Provides Project reporting and status of budget, schedule, and forecasting.

Details and obtains client approvals for necessary change orders as the project scope of work changes.

Assigns, reviews, and approves all purchase and change orders, subcontracts, and purchase orders for the project.

Approves all expenses associated with the project such as travel and expense accounts of project staff.

ScheduleEnsures that the project meets all scheduling requirements, keeps company management and client informed of progress, costs, potential problems, and deviations from project execution plans.

Priority assignment and understanding. Communicate to all disciplines and clients what is being worked on and when. Also, take input from the client to ensure proper collaboration with client needs.

Qualifications

Key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors:BS in Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering preferred) and at least 8 years of experience.
Strong knowledge in the management of engineering, construction, procurement, and contracting activities and personnel.
Excellent communication skills in dealing with the client, contractor, and staff personnel at all levels from laborer and technical trades to management and stockholders.
Understanding of project priority assignments between scope, schedule, and budget; then correlating that to department and personnel tasks.
Experience in the chemical industry is preferred.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
(P&IDs, Piping Isometrics, Instrumentation Wiring, etc.)
Ability to write reports, procedures, and business correspondence and to effectively present information to management, clients, contractors, and the general public.
Understands resource loading schedules and how to utilize this tool for project efficiency, budgeting, and timeliness
Key Relations
Management
Clients
Operations
Accounting
Cost Control
Engineering / Design
Procurement
Human Resources
HS&EKey Metrics Areas
HS&E Compliance
Maintain a safe workplace and be environmentally conscious.
Cost Control
Minimize company risk by meeting project budgets.
Schedule
Adherence to scheduled milestones.

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Work/life balance
Fun and rewarding environment
Learning, development and teamwork
Community involvement/outreach
Challenging and meaningful work
Benefits & Rewards
Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!)401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution401(k) Company Retirement Contribution at year-end at up to 4% of annual base salary
Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary
Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
Adoption Assistance - up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
Childbearing and parental leave Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents
Long-Term Disability insurance
Company referral program
Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.#ZR