What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager (Power Generation) position at Orbital Engineering?
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to assist with single and multi-discipline projects in our Houston office. The position requires experience in heavy industrial engineering projects—preferably in the Power Generation sector. The position requires the candidate to perform in various roles related to project management, project scoping, contract management, project execution, and construction management. This is a hybrid position, but candidates must be local to the Greater Houston, Texas area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible for the execution of engineering and design activities for assigned projects, through both self-execution and as leader of the project team
• Responsible for scoping heavy industrial engineering projects in the Gulf Coast region. Support scoping activities, as necessary, for other business verticals (Asset Integrity Team, Utilities)
• Schedule, organize and direct other local and regional engineers, designers and subcontractors in the completion of project activities.
• Manage new and existing subcontractor contracts and scopes of work throughout the course of the project.
• Prepare, or supervise the preparation of, single or multidiscipline engineering proposals including development of scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates
• Perform walkdowns of client facilities during the scoping, design, and execution phases of a project.
• Prepare, review and/or check engineering calculations, designs, drawings and other project documents as required
• Lead internal and external quality and design review meetings throughout the course of the project
• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects
• Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System
• Manage existing client relationships within the Gulf Coast region and work closely with Orbital’s leadership to assist with developing new and emerging clients
• Perform occasional onsite construction management for client requested installation support.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Civil/Structural)
• Eight (8) years of experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and well-rounded expertise in the power generation industry. industry. Experience in other heavy industrial engineering projects such as oil & gas, refining, chemical, manufacturing, steel, mining, and materials processing will also be considered.
• Proficiency in project management tools and project control principles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical
• Must excel in working in a team environment
• Candidate should have thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general MS Office products including Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and design & business enterprise software.
• Ability to regularly commute to client sites in the Gulf Coast region as needed. Occasional travel to support projects for other offices may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
• PMP Certification is desirable but not required
• TWIC Card holder
• Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering and design teams in a consulting engineering environment
• Experience in working with or for power generation companies within the United States
Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions
