Manager Project Engineering

McDermott•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Project Engineering manages the engineering scope of McDermott projects and establishes and implements project procedures to ensure deliverables meet contractual quality and technical-content requirements. The role manages technical execution in support of project business considerations and oversees the administration and technical management of the Project Engineering Department. The manager assigns staffing for Project Engineering roles on projects and proposals and supervises the Project Engineering Team. The role includes setting the department budget and salary plan, recruiting and maintaining appropriate staffing, supporting staff development and training, and identifying and addressing performance gaps. The manager allocates resources for quality, timely, cost-effective project and proposal deliverables; maintains execution processes; monitors performance; controls cost, schedule, quantity, and budget; and ensures effective coordination and change management. The position also supports proposal development, project reviews, Project Engineering Assessments, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. It promotes a safety-focused culture and leads compliance with company policies and procedures, including timely completion of mandatory training. The position reports functionally to the Director of Engineering or Senior Project Engineering Manager. It liaises with Project Engineers, PEMs, PMs, Discipline Lead Engineers, Engineering Department Managers, construction and fabrication teams, Project Controls, Finance, and Proposals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in an engineering discipline.
15+ years of experience and proven leadership experience in Project Engineering and/or Engineering Management.
Demonstrated broad technical knowledge of detailed design engineering codes and standards.
Familiarity with detailed engineering and design work procedures and processes.
Ability to read and understand contractual documentation.
Ability to communicate effectively with and lead engineers and non-engineers.
Field assignment experience.
Experience in international projects.
Experience with multi-office (MOPEX) execution.
Experience executing projects as part of a Joint Venture or Consortium Group.
Experience developing proposals and contractual documentation.
Experience acting in a PMT role for projects.
Experience in revamping (Brownfield) and grassroots (Greenfield) projects.

Nice To Haves

Preferably a Registered Engineer or member of a professional engineering society, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Manage the engineering scope of a McDermott project.
Establish and implement project procedures to ensure deliverables meet contractual quality and technical-content requirements.
Manage technical execution in support of the business considerations established for the project.
Administer and technically manage the Project Engineering Department.
Assign staffing for Project Engineering positions on projects and proposals.
Instill and promote a “Safety as a Value” culture.
Establish a department budget and salary plan.
Identify and recruit staff for Project Engineering positions and maintain staffing levels appropriate to projected workload.
Provide leadership and training for staff professional development and identify and correct performance gaps.
Maintain company processes and procedures related to Project Execution.
Allocate resources to provide quality, on-time, and cost-effective deliverables for projects and proposals.
Ensure the integrity of work produced.
Control cost, schedule, quantity, and budget.
Coordinate work with other departments, offices, fabrication, and construction to meet project requirements.
Ensure proactive and effective management of change.
Monitor project performance and provide input and support as required.
Participate in monthly Project Reviews.
Execute Project Engineering Assessment (PEA) for Project Engineering.
Support proposal development.
Support the Lessons Learned process and company continuous-improvement initiatives.
Lead implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with McDermott policies and procedures.
Ensure employees understand their responsibilities and authority to implement McDermott policies and procedures effectively.
Ensure timely completion of mandatory training by the manager and their teams.
Supervise the Project Engineering Team.