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 TKI find rewarding, empowering and meaningful.

S8 Engineering was formerly known as TK Services and was acquired by parent company Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. in 1988 to serve and evolve as experts in its own sulfur technology.  We have also built many facilities, and continue to operate and maintain them, in partnership with major industrial clients through our “BOOM Model” – Build, Own, Operate and Maintain.

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 TKI/S8 is the right place for you.

Currently Tessenderlo Kerley Inc, (TKI) is looking to hire a Project Manager to support the S8 Engineering business in building, operating and maintaining plants globally.  You will be an Engineer (preferably Mechanical Engineer) who has a strong project management background and is a recognized partner among your peers.  

Ideally, you will have 8 to 10 years’ experience, and your expertise will focus in managing complex projects in engineering, construction, procurement and contracting activities from beginning to end, including the management of contract staff.

You will be a natural communicator who enjoys bringing teams and resources together to complete projects effectively and in an efficient manner.  You are well coordinated in your planning and execution towards meeting design criteria, identifying key parameters, schedules and budgets to help drive cost efficiencies. 

Work you can anticipate doing:

Client Relations

• Defines Project Scope of Work based upon client requirements.
• Single point contact between client and Company on matters pertaining to the project.
• 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 completed project by client.

Cost Control

• Manages 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: 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.
• Reviews and approves all 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.
• Schedule
• Ensures that the project meets all scheduling requirements, keeps company management and client informed of progress, costs, potential problems and deviations from project execution plans.

Schedule

• Ensures 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 client what is being worked on and when.  Also, take input from the client to ensure proper collaboration with client needs.

You will need to know or have experience:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred.  8 to 10 years’ experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in the management of engineering, construction, procurement and contracting activities and personnel.
• Excellent communication skills in dealing with client, contractor and staff personnel at all levels from laborer and technical trades to management and stock holders.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret drawings, specifications, technical procedures and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, procedures and business correspondence and to effectively present information to management, clients, contractors and the general public.
• Strong communication skills and professionalism.
• Ability to build rapport with clients.

Why join TKI:

• Work/life balance.
• Fun and rewarding environment.
• Learning, development and team work.
• Community involvement/outreach.
• Challenging and meaningful work.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (low employee premiums!).
• 401k Plan with dollar for dollar matching, up to the first 5% of employee contribution.
• 401k Company Retirement Contribution at year-end, up to 4% of annual base salary.
• Short-Term Incentive awards based on measured performance criteria.
• Life Insurance – 2x Annual Base Salary.
• Paid vacation & sick time & 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.
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Telemedicine program - for you and your dependents.
• Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Company referral program.