Project Manager - Engineering & Procurement Coordination

ph3Project Manager CMH1 – Engineering Procurement Coordination /h3 pAbout Us – Circular Materials /p pbCircular Materials /b is an innovative bclean-tech /b company focused on the recovery and valorisation of bstrategic metals and critical raw materials /b from industrial effluents. /p pThe company has developed and patented a proprietary technological platform for bSupercritical Water Precipitation (SWaP™) /b, capable of achieving brecovery rates exceeding 99% /b, reducing toxic waste production, and minimizing benvironmental impact /b compared to traditional mining processes. /p pIn bMarch 2025 /b, Circular Materials was selected by the bEuropean Commission as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) /b—one of only a few projects chosen in Italy and across Europe. This recognition highlights our key role in strengthening the resilience of supply chains and developing a sustainable alternative to primary extraction. /p pCircular Materials is currently executing an bambitious expansion plan /b at both the national and European levels, aimed at establishing a bnetwork of industrial hubs /b designed to treat large volumes of waste and transform them into secondary raw materials. /p pWe partner with industrial companies to: /p ul liTreat metal-bearing effluents. /li liReduce disposal costs and environmental impact. /li liRecover critical raw materials and reintegrate them into the production supply chain. /li /ul pOur goal is to build a new European industrial infrastructure for metal recovery, unlocking the value of existing industrial flows. /p pCMH1 is the company’s first industrial plant and builds on the experience developed at CMH0, the demonstration and validation platform located in Cadoneghe, Padua, where activities related to feedstock qualification, process optimisation, automation, traceability and operational consolidation of the proprietary SWaP™ technology are carried out. /p h3The Role /h3 pThe selected candidate will report directly to the COO and will be responsible for overseeing the integrated progress of the CMH1 project, coordinating engineering, procurement, permitting, construction, commissioning and plant start‑up activities. /p pThe role involves a strong operational and multidisciplinary coordination component, with a particular focus on the management of technical project procurement and on the interface with internal teams, suppliers, contractors and external engineering companies. /p pThe selected person will work closely with: /p ul liTechnical Office Manager /li liInternal technical team /li liCMH0 Operations Manager /li liRD and IT teams /li liPermitting consultants /li liEngineering companies /li liSuppliers and contractors /li /ul h3Main Responsibilities /h3 ul liManage the project master plan, schedule, milestones, deliverables and progress reporting. /li liCoordinate internal and external technical interfaces, ensuring traceability and follow‑up of activities. /li liSupervise external detailed engineering activities, including: ul liMechanical and plant engineering /li liElectrical and automation engineering /li liCivil and building works /li /ul /li liDirectly manage the project’s technical procurement activities, including: ul liDefinition of technical specifications /li liIssuing RFQs /li liCollecting and comparing offers /liliVendor evaluation /li liTechnical and commercial negotiation /li liIssuing purchase orders /li liExpediting /li liDelivery control /li liTechnical documentation management /li /ul /li liEnsure consistency between design, permitting, procurement, installation and the future operational needs of the plant. /li liCoordinate construction, pre‑commissioning, commissioning, start‑up and handover to operations. /li /ul h3Candidate Profile /h3 pWe are looking for a person with experience in managing complex industrial projects, preferably gained in the following areas: /p ul liProcess industries /li liIndustrial plant engineering /li liIndustrial chemistry /li liWaste treatment /li liWater treatment /li liMaterials recovery /li liMetallurgy /li liCircular economy /li /ul pThe following skills and experience are required: /p ul liSolid industrial project management skills /li liExperience in multidisciplinary technical coordination /li liHands‑on experience in industrial technical procurement /li liAbility to directly manage suppliers, offers, negotiations, purchase orders and expediting activities /li liFamiliarity with plant engineering technical documentation, including: ul liLayouts /li liPIDs /li liTechnical specifications /li liTechnical offers /li liEngineering deliverables /li /ul /li liKnowledge of permitting, HSE and environmental compliance processes /li /ul pThe ideal candidate will also demonstrate: /p ul liA strong sense of ownership /li liA pragmatic and execution‑oriented approach /li liThe ability to coordinate different technical stakeholders /li liMethod, organisation and strong follow‑up skills /li liAuthority and decision‑making ability /li /ul h3Workplace /h3 pThe position involves activities across: /p ul liCadoneghe, Padua, home to CMH0 and the company’s technical and operational hub /li liFerrara, where the new CMH1 industrial plant will be located /li /ul pFerrara will be the main site for the project’s construction, commissioning and start‑up phases. /p h3What We Offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to join an innovative, high‑tech industrial project /li liThe chance to contribute directly to the development of the company’s first industrial plant /li liA dynamic, technical and innovation‑driven environment /li liStrong project exposure and opportunities for professional growth /li /ul h3Compensation Classification /h3 ul libNational Collective Labour Agreement: /b Metalworking Industry /li libGross Annual Salary (RAL): /b €45,000.00 – €60,000.00 /li libBenefits: /b Meal vouchers and supplementary healthcare /li /ul pCIRCULAR MATERIALS promotes an inclusive work environment focused on the value of diversity. This search is open to candidates of all genders, in accordance with Italian Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and is also open to people belonging to protected categories pursuant to Italian Law 68/99. /p pDon’t miss this opportunity: join Circular Materials and become part of our commitment towards a more circular world! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr