Project Manager
Job Location:
Rosemont, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Hydro Aluminium Metal is a leading supplier of extrusion ingots sheet ingots foundry alloys wire rods and high-purity aluminium with a global production network of around 6000 employees. With primary metal production facilities in Europe Canada Australia Brazil and Qatar and recycling facilities throughout Europe and the U.S. two-thirds of our primary aluminium production is based on renewable energy.
- Medical Rx Dental Disability Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Salary Range $135000 - $145000
The Project Manager is responsible for leading capital and process improvement projects across all phases from feasibility study through design execution and completion through the aluminum value chain. This role ensures projects are delivered safely on time on budget and to specification while coordinating closely with plant operations engineering procurement and external contractors.
- Define project tasks resource requirements and staffing plans
- Develop and manage project budgets schedules and risk registers
- Prepare and maintain project documentation including scopes of work technical specifications RFQs/RFPs contracts and change orders
- Coordinate equipment selection procurement and vendor management in collaboration with respective stakeholders
- Track and report project progress risks issues and mitigation plans to leadership and stakeholders
- Manage onsite execution including coordination of contractors equipment deliveries installation commissioning and start-up
- Ensure onsite logistics are planned and executed effectively (site readiness equipment staging delivery scheduling installation sequencing)
- Conduct project close-out activities including punch-list resolution documentation handover and lessons-learned reviews
- Support knowledge sharing and standardization of best practices across plants/sites
- Maintain a strong focus on health safety and environmental (HSE) compliance throughout all project phases
- Ensure all projects comply with best-practice project management standards and applicable regulatory/technical requirements
Undergraduate degree in technical discipline; and 5 years hands on experience with a progressive organization working with projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Relevant experience in manufacturing industrial or process operations; project maintenance or engineering experience preferred
Solid working knowledge of project management theory and practice (scope schedule budget risk procurement)
Proficiency with project management software and tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet or equivalent)
Strong technical writing and documentation skills (scopes of work specifications status reports)
Proactive HSE mindset and commitment to safety-first execution
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work across multiple functions and with external vendors/contractors
Structured organized and detail-oriented work approach
Willingness to travel 30-50% depending on project and work onsite as needed during execution phases
Fluency in English required; additional languages are a plus.
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin ancestry age disability veteran status marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. Apply before:08/14/2026.
As part of our recruitment process we may use jobrelated assessments in selected tools help us better understand workrelated strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience qualifications and interviews and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable future. We have 33,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
