Project Manager

The Project Manager will serve as the primary project management resource for the development and execution of Intrepid Potash project initiatives. This role will support the evaluation of operational projects and new business opportunities, as well as provide project engineering support to ensure that all technical requirements are met and projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Lead project development and technical evaluations for Intrepid New Mexico and Utah operations.

- Develop and assess technical and project requirements for new business opportunities.

- Manage and coordinate technical consultants and engineering groups to support evaluations and project engineering needs.

- Provide principal project leadership for approved projects, including preparing and maintaining project budgets and schedules.

- Determine project resource needs and coordinate the acquisition of internal and external resources.

- Prepare scope of work, RFP, and RFI documents for engaging external resources, and oversee bid processes and contractor selection.

- Engage Intrepid operations and technical personnel to review evaluations, engineering, and execution plans.

- Prepare technical presentations for Senior and Executive Management.

- Manage multiple projects or evaluations with shifting priorities and perform necessary administrative tasks for project initiation and planning.

- Support capital forecasting and manage purchase requests for project budgeting.

- Conduct site visits to monitor project progress and compliance, and maintain project data, including flow sheets and P&ID documentation.

- Facilitate project meetings and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.

- Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

- At least 10 years of relevant project management experience

- Demonstrated experience in engineering and project management within processing plants

- Demonstrated experience of successfully managing consultants and contractors

- Valid driver’s license with driving record that meets Intrepid’s safety criteria

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification

- Experience managing technical projects in the minerals industry

- Demonstrated experience working with operations, design firms and construction contractor personnel

- Demonstrated experience with construction project oversight and/or project management

- Wide experience with metallurgical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, chemical projects

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Capacity to be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

- Demonstrated capability to be adaptable and flexible with the ability to balance multiple projects / priorities

- Ability to execute and advance work with minimal oversight

- Must exhibit integrity, reliability, and initiative with the ability to meet tight deadlines

- Ability to successfully work cross functionally

- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of PC software including MS Project

- Proficiency with AutoCAD design software is highly desired

- Strong understanding of industrial and chemical engineering principles is advantageous.

- Preferred experience with Ellipse/SAP systems and BI Launchpad for project data management.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work is typically performed indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Incumbents must be able to perform work that requires typing, reading, communicating, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, and walking.

The employee:

- Is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel

- Is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms

- Is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance

- May occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

In the event that the incumbent visits an operations worksite, personal protective equipment including but not limited to head protection, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes, and flame-resistant clothing may be required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Targeted salary range for this position is 157,000-$180,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employer premium contributions, as well as 401(k) with employer match, bonus programs, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and wellness benefits. More details can be found at https://www.intrepidpotash.com/careers/culture-and-rewards/.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Intrepid Potash Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.