Project Manager I - EP Delivery

EP Delivery - Electrical and S&S Area Manager Summary This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs. Scope The purpose of this position is to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of establishing an execution framework on the project that complies with the contract and ensures the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project. This position performs project management responsibilities on a small, services type low risk services project (as defined by the Business Line) or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities. When assigned to only a segment of a larger project, this role develops a complete understanding of the Fluor contract and any relevant subcontracts in order to provide full support to the overall project management team Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities • Review the Fluor prime contract and any relevant subcontracts • Collaborate in the preparation of the documents associated with the execution of all aspects of the project in accordance with contractual obligations, Fluor’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP) • Support the Project Director (PD) in verifying that Health, Safety and environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project • Report to the PD about the status of the project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution, safety, quality, and productivity and assess if those requirements are met by Fluor where work is being performed • Prepare a draft for PD approval of the project baseline (as defined in the OSR) and ensure that it is fully documented, updated, and communicated to the project team as appropriate. • Support the PD to deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial Baselines Prepare for the Project Director (PD) review and approval the contract summary, written scope of work and communicate it to the project leads • Collaborate with the PD to meet the as-sold profitability target established in the project commercial baseline • Support the PD in the establishment and definition of the project organization, defining the project staffing requirements, coordinate staffing with supporting organization managers • Participate in the establishment, communication, implementation and maintenance of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM) • Demonstrate strong, effective and decisive project leadership and establish an execution framework to ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness and profitability of the total project execution (engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM), commissioning, start up, and operations as appropriate to the Fluor project scope) • Establish and maintain effective client relations that result in active cooperation, prompt payment, and stimulate the desire to award follow-on work • Provide support to the PD with the development of the project distributed execution plan, maximizing workshare opportunities where beneficial to the project outcome • Establish good work environment and work relationship among Fluor project team members, lead team’s work implementation on aligned goal and path • Participate in the accurate, comprehensive and timely project reporting, including final close-out report • Collaborate with Project Controls in the establishment , maintenance and management of a fully documented change management system that tracks all changes to the contract and project baseline requirements or conditions • Support the establishment of an efficient and cost-effective project environment • Participate in the management and control of the project’s cost and schedule by ensuring that effective project controls are in place and functioning properly, including the establishment of a project structure (work breakdown structure/network/network activity), a quantitative approach to planning, reporting, and control, and a change management system. Under the direction of the Project Director (PD), actively participate in the establishment and update the Fluor Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) throughout the project lifecycle, perform initial and quarterly project BRMF assessments, and ensure the coordination of the project BRMF results with Fluor financial reporting; actively participate in the development of mitigation strategies • Execute the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project, including preparing and complying with project-specific activity plans and ensuring project audits/assessments are conducted per plan • Ensure effective and timely coordination between design, procurement, material management, and construction teams for integration of technical content and schedule requirements • Ensure timely preparation and issuance of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages in correct quality and according to schedule to support project execution activities • Collaborate in the Implementation of an effective design coordination with licensors, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure proper and complete integration within the project • Ensure effective interface management with third parties • Support the implementation of automated work processes and tools on the project to the fullest extent practical, consistent with adding value • Comply with standards and procedures regarding the security and management of computing facilities and systems, including the use of Fluor reference systems • Ensure that project invoices are submitted to the client in accordance with contract requirements and proactively follows up on accounts receivable and the timely receipt of payment in order to minimize the cost of cash • Keep supervisor and senior operations management fully informed on project status, including client relations, project cost and schedule, changes in risk assessment, anticipated changes in project financial performance, and any other major concerns • Ensure that project records are identified, collected, indexed, filed, stored, and maintained (including supplier records) in accordance with the project file index and retention schedule • Review, organize and share relevant lessons learned from other projects and seek advice from other experienced managers as necessary throughout the life of the project • Collaborate within sales, operations and technical teams pursuing prospective projects to develop win strategies including project execution and commercial strategies Support proposal teams on the completion of technical and commercial proposals, providing project planning, means and methods of project execution, schedule preparation, and cost estimating • Support the Project Director (PD). • May manage a small staff; support the PD to leverage resources • Other duties as assigned.• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements • Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders • Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job • Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner• Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety program • Requires three (3) years of experience as Project Engineer or Specialist, or a project role of significant capacity such as Project Controls Lead, Contracts Lead, etc., and three (3) years experience as a design or construction engineer on projects • Demonstration of successful performance as an assistant Project Manager or senior project engineer on small to medium sized projects (as defined by the Business Line or having proven their capability in a projects role on large sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) projects • Completed project management related courses in-house and through university or other qualified sources • Basic understanding of project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces • Project Controls and Finance including basic understanding of: - Scheduling (including work force loading) - Progress measurement - Risk assessment and management - Code of accounts - Work breakdown structure - Change management - Cost control - Estimating process and planning - Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, Report (PMAR) development and reporting • Appreciation of key elements of contract law and when to engage legal • Understanding of general regulatory requirements including permitting • Proactive – goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively • Ability to resolve problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments • Ability to set and maintain high standards of self performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks • Mobility – for example, relocating to site locations when necessary • Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions • Technical and business writing skills • Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations • Certification in project management is suggested, for example, Project Management Professional (PMP)• Required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. • Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences • Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution • Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested