Engineering Manager - Oil and Gas

Farnsworth Group•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Engineering Manager – Oil & Gas in the Charlotte, North Carolina location. In this role you will enjoy working with clients in the oil and natural gas industry on a wide variety of projects involving refined petroleum products, crude oil and natural gas pipelines and related facilities. Candidates will experience a fast paced, high demand work environment, managing multiple projects for a variety of clients, coordinating efforts with multiple disciplines and support resources, and managing staff.

Requirements

BS in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum
15+ years of experience, including engineering management experience, in the oil, natural gas, or related industry
Minimum of 5-10 years performing project work as a project manager with a firm understanding and experience in applying project management tools and best practices
Highly motivated self-starter
General understanding of and able to interpret and apply DOT, API, ANSI, ASME and owner regulations, codes and standards
Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project
Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.), required
Professional Project Manager (PMP) a plus
Ability to supervise and direct work of others
Ability to work on several multi‐discipline projects simultaneously
Ability to develop business and work with clients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to positively influence others and develop strong internal and external relationships
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a wide variety of issues on multiple projects
Strong team skills complemented with a strong work ethic
Supervisory experience a plus

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and project management on various sizes of projects that could span both gas and liquid clients. Projects will involve both mainline pipe and facilities
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate efforts with support groups ensuring a quality on-time product for our client, and a financially successful project
Provide technical support as part of an engineering team on large/complex projects as needed
Project development - provide technical support for the development of projects (conceptual through final design)
Determines personnel needed with most appropriate individual qualifications and prepares manpower and cost estimates of location as required.
Ensures the quality, accuracy, and completeness of the office’s work as to engineering, design, and drafting quality; compliance with established standards, procedures, codes and ordinances; adherence to design and project schedules; and provides adequate training, technical and administrative guidance, and instruction to personnel within the location.
Manages and supervises various personnel functions, including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, salary recommendations, and employee development
Support the management of the office including annual location budgets and associated expenses. Collaborate with the team to organize and lead office events within the approved budget.
Lead and/or support proposal efforts being able to work with multiple disciplines and subcontractors for developing scope and competitive pricing
Actively participates in business development efforts and assists the section manager in development and implementation of the department business plan.
Expand on relationships and workload with current clients and support efforts as needed for pursuit of new clients
Prepares and/or reviews and executes agreements for professional services