SRNL Interface Manager
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Location: Aiken, SC 29803
Description:
Job Description
Interface management in projects is crucial for ensuring different components of a project work together seamlessly. This project and engineering management sub-specialty focuses on managing the interactions between various project scopes, which might include different systems, teams, or stakeholders. This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.
Defining Interfaces: This involves identifying and defining the points of interaction between different components of the scope, in all phases of execution. An example is the physical interface between an electrical substation and mechanical equipment designed by two different stakeholders, and later, installed in construction by two separate stakeholders.
Coordination and Communication: Ensuring that there is clear communication and coordination between relevant systems, disciplines, or stakeholders. This involves regular meetings, clear actions and follow-up, detailed documentation, and the use of collaborative tools.
Resolution of Conflicts: Interface management includes resolving conflicts that arise from overlapping work or misalignments between different scopes of the project. This can involve mediation and adjustments to plans or schedules.
Documentation: Creating and maintaining detailed records of how physical and soft interfaces are identified, managed, and closed is important. This documentation helps in understanding the flow of the project and is crucial for resolving any disputes that may arise.
Risk Management: Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with interfaces can mitigate or prevent delays and cost overruns. This involves anticipating potential issues and planning mitigation strategies. Effective interface coordination and management can help in reducing project risks, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
OR
Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty (20) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications 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.
Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.
Ability to translate strategy ("what") into actionable steps / executions plans ("how"), ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Held positions as Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design Projects.
Professional registration and active participation in technical society.
Preferred Qualifications
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)
Other Job Requirements
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
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.
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.
Interface management in projects is crucial for ensuring different components of a project work together seamlessly. This project and engineering management sub-specialty focuses on managing the interactions between various project scopes, which might include different systems, teams, or stakeholders. This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence.
Defining Interfaces: This involves identifying and defining the points of interaction between different components of the scope, in all phases of execution. An example is the physical interface between an electrical substation and mechanical equipment designed by two different stakeholders, and later, installed in construction by two separate stakeholders.
Coordination and Communication: Ensuring that there is clear communication and coordination between relevant systems, disciplines, or stakeholders. This involves regular meetings, clear actions and follow-up, detailed documentation, and the use of collaborative tools.
Resolution of Conflicts: Interface management includes resolving conflicts that arise from overlapping work or misalignments between different scopes of the project. This can involve mediation and adjustments to plans or schedules.
Documentation: Creating and maintaining detailed records of how physical and soft interfaces are identified, managed, and closed is important. This documentation helps in understanding the flow of the project and is crucial for resolving any disputes that may arise.
Risk Management: Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with interfaces can mitigate or prevent delays and cost overruns. This involves anticipating potential issues and planning mitigation strategies. Effective interface coordination and management can help in reducing project risks, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Basic Job Requirements
Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and sixteen (16) years of work-related experience; a recognized professional certification or registration in the applicable field, if required; some locations may have additional or different qualifications to comply with local requirements.
OR
Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eighteen (18) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty (20) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications 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.
Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.
Ability to translate strategy ("what") into actionable steps / executions plans ("how"), ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
Held positions as Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design Projects.
Professional registration and active participation in technical society.
Preferred Qualifications
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)
Other Job Requirements
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
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.
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.