Manager Project Engineering

Lutech Resources•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Manager of Project Engineering manages the engineering scope of a McDermott project and establishes and implements project procedures to ensure deliverables meet the quality and technical content requirements of contract documents. The role manages technical execution in support of project business considerations and is responsible for the administration and technical management of the Project Engineering Department. The manager assigns staffing for Project Engineering positions on projects and proposals and promotes a “Safety as a Value” culture. The position oversees department staffing, budgets, salary plans, training, professional development, performance, and resource allocation. It is accountable for the integrity and quality of work produced, as well as project cost, schedule, quantity, and budget control. The manager coordinates work across departments, offices, fabrication, and construction; manages change and project performance; participates in project reviews; and supports proposals, assessments, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. The role also leads the implementation and verification of compliance with McDermott policies and procedures and ensures timely completion of mandatory training.

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 effectively communicate 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 quality and technical content requirements in accordance with contract documents.
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.
Maintain staffing levels appropriate to projected workload.
Provide leadership and training for staff professional development.
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 project cost, schedule, quantity, and budget.
Ensure work is coordinated 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 responsibility and authority to implement McDermott policies and procedures effectively.
Ensure timely completion of mandatory training by themselves and their teams.