Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Project Manager to join one of our manufacturing clients in Panama City, FL for upcoming capital project support. This role will be a long term contract through WRS.

The Project Manager will play a critical role in leading and managing capital projects, ensuring safe and efficient execution while aligning with organizational goals. This role requires strong project management expertise and in-depth knowledge of chemical plant processes and layouts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage capital projects for the facility.
• Champion and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Collaborate with plant teams to implement standardized project execution processes.
• Partner with corporate procurement to optimize pricing, quality, and timelines for capital purchases and contract services. This includes preparing detailed scopes of work and contract documents.
• Oversee all phases of the capital project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain monthly forecasting to ensure capital expenditures align with execution plans.
• Collaborate with project teams to prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Create and manage project schedules, adjusting as needed to meet deadlines.

Required Skills:

• Exceptional communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Strong collaborative abilities to work effectively with engineering, maintenance, and leadership teams.
• Initiative and capacity to rapidly gain familiarity with the site's chemical processes and physical layout.
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• At least 5 years of experience safely executing fieldwork.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Lift up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently perform fine motor tasks (e.g., typing, writing).
• Climb stairs and ladders daily and work from heights.
• Walk up to two miles between work areas within the plant.
• Work in various outdoor conditions, including extreme weather.

Education, Certifications & Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field such as Construction Management, combined with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated success in leading capital projects.

Pay: Hourly | Paid Weekly

Overtime: Exempt

Monthly Per Diem for non-local Candidates

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k