Manager Engineering - Mechanical

Freeport McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

2d•$134,000 - $187,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to manage a Mechanical engineering design team of the NOLA Project Office through planning, design, and execution phases of the portfolio of capital projects. Responsible for the overall delivery of all Mechanical engineering deliverables to achieve the portfolio objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframes and budgets. Manage the Mechanical engineering design team ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices across projects. Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for a wide range of projects, from small operational support to large-scale capital. Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices. Ensure projects have appropriate Mechanical resources and regularly appraise team structure for effectiveness. Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits for compliance. Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with other disciplines. Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment and contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 10 years of experience in engineering field; OR
Master’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline and 8 years of experience in engineering field; AND
Experience managing design engineering teams working on large-scale projects
Domestic and International travel up to 15%

Nice To Haves

An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies
General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines
Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level
Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls, and understanding of multi-discipline interdependencies
Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies
Knowledge of progress assessment and measurement and engineering control strategies
An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels
Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders
A high degree of understanding of how engineering interacts with procurement and contracting, construction, and commissioning disciplines throughout the project lifecycle
Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise, and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice
Ability to handle complex problem-solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high-level technical detail

Responsibilities

Manage a Mechanical engineering design team of the NOLA Project Office through planning, design, and execution phases of the portfolio of capital projects.
Responsible for the overall delivery of all Mechanical engineering deliverables to achieve the portfolio objectives (scope and quality) within the specified timeframes and budgets.
Manage the Mechanical engineering design team ensuring consistent application of codes, standards, and best practices across projects.
Develop and implement fit-for-purpose solutions for a wide range of projects, from small operational support to large-scale capital.
Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement through standards and best practices.
Ensure projects have appropriate Mechanical resources and regularly appraise team structure for effectiveness.
Oversee engineering processes, systems, and software setup, and coordinate quality audits for compliance.
Guide project-level deliverable development, budgets, and schedules while ensuring alignment with other disciplines.
Collaborate with Procurement, Construction, and Operations to maintain execution alignment and contribute to risk assessments, design reviews, and safety initiatives.