Project Manager

at  GEA Group

PROJECT MANAGER

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.
Why join GEA

• Industry Knowledge: Background in managing projects within the chemical, dairy, food, or beverage sectors
• Project Management: Manage complex projects, typically exceeding €5 million, with full accountability from initial quotation through to commissioning, handover, and close-down.
• Financial Responsibility: Oversee the financial performance of projects, ensuring optimal outcomes for GEA, including adherence to budget, cost control, and margin objectives.
• Project Organization: Establish and guide the project organization, providing strategic direction and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a dedicated project team.
• Scheduling and Progress Tracking: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor project progress against man-hour estimates, and ensure margin goals are met.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Communicate project developments to multiple stakeholders, including the steering committee and customers, through regular and comprehensive reporting.
• Standards and Compliance: Ensure all project activities align with GEA’s standards, practices, and procedures, meeting customer expectations as commercially feasible.
• Project Delivery: Guarantee that projects are completed according to scope, quality, and schedule requirements, consistently delivering within budget.
• Customer Management: Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle, serving as the primary point of contact and addressing all client concerns.
• On-Site Oversight: Collaborate with the site manager to manage on-site activities, ensuring that health and safety standards are rigorously implemented. Attend client meetings on-site to support commissioning and KPI achievement for GEA-supplied equipment.
• Claim and Change Management: Manage claims and change orders effectively to address and resolve project variances.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring proactive risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture and assess lessons learned to drive continuous improvement in project execution and future project success.
• Procurement and Supply Chain Coordination: Develop a procurement plan in collaboration with the supply chain team to ensure timely fabrication and component delivery. Oversee the RFQ process for installation, contractor selection, and contractor management.
• Team Leadership: Lead a small team of project engineers, providing clear guidance and support without direct line authority, fostering a collaborative and high-performing project environment