Project Manager Engineering I - Mechanical Design

Freeport-McMoRan•New Orleans, LA

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will lead a team of CAD Designers and Drafters focusing on implementing CAD best practices across a portfolio of projects. Shape the strategic direction of engineering projects from initial concept through to final execution. Champion design excellence and foster a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. Manage, lead, train and mentor a team of designers promoting continuous learning and improvement. Provide direction, training, and coaching to ensure that the team can execute efficiently. Direct team members on project prioritization. Establish design objectives and technical specifications in alignment with project goals and timelines and ensure design quality and consistency across all projects. Coordinate design reviews and updates with department leaders for all projects. Establish, document, implement and continuously improve CAD standards of practice. Participate in front-end project planning, contribute to Project Execution Plans, and drive project CAD setup activities. Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and quality assurance protocols. Coordinate the addition or removal of design resources with the engineering department leads for all projects. Evaluate skillsets of new personnel prior to project mobilization. Collaborate and design procedural interfaces with other disciplines. Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets related to design activities. Educate engineering personnel on software functionality to ensure engineering practices align with design best practices. Work with software vendors to resolve technical issues.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related area, and seven (7) years engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, including supervisory or lead experience as well as prior project management experience, OR
High School Diploma and twelve (12) years engineering experience in an area or areas relevant to assignment, including supervisory or lead experience as well as prior project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a staff of design professionals, process development and execution.
Drafting and Design experience.
Expertise in guiding a transition to new design software.
Expertise in developing, documenting, and implementing CAD standards of practice.
Expertise with industry standard CAD tools.
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex design projects and deliver results on time.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., ISO, ANSI, ASME, etc) and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of efficient plant layout.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of CAD Designers and Drafters focusing on implementing CAD best practices across a portfolio of projects.
Shape the strategic direction of engineering projects from initial concept through to final execution.
Champion design excellence and foster a culture of innovation and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage, lead, train and mentor a team of designers promoting continuous learning and improvement.
Provide direction, training, and coaching to ensure that the team can execute efficiently.
Direct team members on project prioritization.
Establish design objectives and technical specifications in alignment with project goals and timelines and ensure design quality and consistency across all projects.
Coordinate design reviews and updates with department leaders for all projects.
Establish, document, implement and continuously improve CAD standards of practice.
Participate in front-end project planning, contribute to Project Execution Plans, and drive project CAD setup activities.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations and quality assurance protocols.
Coordinate the addition or removal of design resources with the engineering department leads for all projects.
Evaluate skillsets of new personnel prior to project mobilization.
Collaborate and design procedural interfaces with other disciplines.
Manage project schedules, resources, and budgets related to design activities.
Educate engineering personnel on software functionality to ensure engineering practices align with design best practices.
Work with software vendors to resolve technical issues.