What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director I position at Fluor Corporation?
The Project Director oversees all aspects of contract operations either at government facilities or in the field. Contracts will primarily be dedicated to advanced weapons testing and combat forces training. This individual will be responsible for ensuring contract compliance, operational efficiency, financial performance, and adherence to safety and security protocols. The PD will lead a team of professionals, liaise with government stakeholders, and ensure mission objectives are met within budget and scope.
Scope
The purpose of this position is to perform the essential project management 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 all project management responsibilities on medium to large sized and moderate to high-risk services contracts. This position may also be assigned responsibility for a substantial area of a mega project. When acting in the role of a Proposal Manager, this position is responsible for managing completion of technical and commercial proposals, providing project planning, means and methods of project execution and strategy, schedule preparation, cost estimating, and Project Execution and Commercial Execution Strategy.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
Scope
The purpose of this position is to perform the essential project management 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 all project management responsibilities on medium to large sized and moderate to high-risk services contracts. This position may also be assigned responsibility for a substantial area of a mega project. When acting in the role of a Proposal Manager, this position is responsible for managing completion of technical and commercial proposals, providing project planning, means and methods of project execution and strategy, schedule preparation, cost estimating, and Project Execution and Commercial Execution Strategy.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible to establish and manage project safety plan
- Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project
- Sign off on all incident reports resulting in Days Away Restricted/Transfer (DART) cases; develop and present management summary report
- Develop a complete understanding of Fluor prime contract and any relevant subcontracts
- Ensure 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)
- Ensure full compliance with Fluor prime contract with regard to client reporting, notifications, project system start up and close-out requirements
- Establish the project baseline (as defined in the OSR), and ensure that it is fully documented, updated throughout all project phases, and appropriately communicated to Fluor project team
- Deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial baselines
- Meet the as-sold profitability target established in the project commercial baseline, and ensure project leads communicate specific contents with relevant project team members
- Promptly prepare a contract summary and communicate it to the project leads
- Ensure preparation of a written scope of facilities and services, and communicate it to project leads, and ensure project leads communicate specific contents with relevant project team members
- Establish and define the project organization, define the project staffing requirements, and coordinate staffing with supporting organization managers
- Establish, communicate, implement and maintain the Project Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM)
- Provide 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.
- Establish and maintain effective client relations that result in active cooperation, prompt payment, and the desire to award follow-on work
- Establish good work environment and work relationship among Fluor project team members, guide team’s work implementation on aligned and consistent goal and path
- Develop the project distributed execution plan, maximizing workshare opportunities where beneficial to the project outcome
- Implement and maintain operationally consistent work processes that enable worksharing to be effectively executed among multiple offices and construction sites
- Ensure accurate, comprehensive, and timely project reporting, including completion and distribution of the final close-out report
- Establish, maintain and manage a fully documented change management system that tracks all changes to the Fluor contract and project baseline requirements or conditions
- Establish an efficient and cost-effective project environment
- Manage and control the project’s cost and schedule by ensuring that effective project controls are in place and functioning properly, including establishing a project structure (work breakdown structure/network/network activity), a quantitative approach to planning, reporting, and control, and a change management system
- Establish and update the Fluor Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) throughout the project life-cycle, perform initial and quarterly project BRMF assessments, and ensure the coordination of the project BRMF results with Fluor financial reporting
- Execute the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the project, including the preparation of and compliance with project-specific activity plans and ensuring project audits/assessments are conducted per plan
- Ensure effective and timely coordination among design, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, and maintenance teams for integration of technical content and schedule activities
- Ensure timely preparation and issuance of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages according to schedule to support project execution activities
- Implement effective design coordination with licensors, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure proper and complete integration within the project plan
- 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 and establishing an efficient and cost-effective project environment
- 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 Fluor contract requirements and proactively follow up on accounts receivable and the timely receipt of payment in order to minimize the cost of cash
- Keep supervisor and senior operations management of the business line 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
- Provide status reports of project activities that include required financial reporting, and participate in project reviews as required by the OSR
- 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
- Determine office space requirements and work with office management to obtain required space with necessary services support based on project needs
- Collaborate within sales, operations, and technical teams pursuing prospective projects to develop win strategies, including project execution and commercial strategies
- Provide Leadership to large teams, this may include incentive programs, solving interpersonal conflicts, selecting the right person for the particular tasks and acting on signs of work overload
- Mentor Fluor personnel
- Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities, and timely performance feedback
- Leverage internal and external resources to administer policies and procedures consistently across all business lines, functions, and locations
- Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems, and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
- Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
- Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and global standards
- Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies
- Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job
- May need to travel to attend to business related matters
- Meet expectations on attendance and punctuality
- Other duties as assigned
Notice to Candidates:
Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.
To be Considered Candidates:
Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located and be able to interview on site., Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Basic Job Requirements
- Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to sixteen (16) 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
Other Job Requirements
- Participate in Fluor University
- Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support, and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution
- Participate in sales and marketing efforts
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth understanding of US military bases and their governance and operating structures
- Extensive personal network of US defense officials, both uniformed and non-uniformed
- Ability to manage high-value contracts of significant value to the USG
- Operational test and evaluation experience involving advanced vehicles, aircraft, ships, and/or weapons
- Proven ability to successfully lead large workforce of at least one hundred personnel or more across multiple locations simultaneously
- Proven ability to lead and direct military, government civilian, and industry contractor personnel from diverse cultural backgrounds
- Masters degree or higher in relevant specialty field
- Ability to obtain and hold Secret or higher security clearance with the USG
- Minimum of 15 years of combined experience in relevant fields such as military operations, operational test and evaluation, and/or management of major federal government contracts
- Certification in program management from US-accredited institution of higher education
- Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
- Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended
- Project Controls and Finance including understanding of:
o Progress measurement
o Risk assessment and management
o Code of accounts
o Work breakdown structure
o Change management
o Cost control
o Estimating process and planning
o Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis Report (PMAR) development and reporting
- General understanding of contract law and when to engage legal
- Regulatory requirements including permitting
- Understanding of project funding
- Experience of multiple commercial executions structures including Lump Sum/Reimbursable/Guaranteed Maximum price (Gmax)
Necessary project management attributes
- Proactive - goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively, lead Fluor project team, and influence client for decision making
- Ability to resolve complex 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
- Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity, and sound judgment
- Ability to influence a group of diverse individuals, each with their own goals, needs, and perspectives, to work together effectively for the good of a project
- Mobility - for example, relocating to site locations
Salary Range
160,000 to 302,000
Market Rate
The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
Benefits
Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.
Requisition Number
149365BR
Workforce
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
