Merrick Interface Manager (Aiken)
Fluor Corp
On-site
Aiken, South Carolina, United States
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. The purpose of this position is to provide the overall engineering execution leadership on medium sized projects or for a specific area on a large / mega project. 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.
• Has overall/area responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team, and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a small to medium low to moderate risk EPFC/CM project (as defined by the Business Line) or services project or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design activities.
• Manage the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline work processes and looking ahead to identify critical busts and / or activities that need to be completed to support the execution strategy.
• Set a positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Director.
• Lead development of Engineering component of overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects.
• Lead/support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.
• Other duties as assigned.Key Responsibilities:
Prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE):
• Ensure that HSE considerations are embedded throughout all project phases, reflecting our commitment to industry standards.
Interface Management Excellence:
• Lead the development and deployment of the project interface management strategy, plan, and procedures for identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in a structured manner with all stakeholders.
• Present and explain the interface management plan and work processes to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Fluor project teams, clients, licensors, EPC contractors, third parties, and government agencies.
• Define and manage the approach to identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in an organized, structured manner.
• Maintain the interface software platform system of record and interface tables/matrices with the most current, accurate information regarding status of interface points and interface agreements.
• Schedule and lead regular cadence meetings, teleconferences, or workshops to achieve alignment and enhance information sharing for the respective scope interfaces.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to define interface requirements and set clear expectations.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Fluor project teams, other external stakeholders, and client to ensure both internal and external interfaces are identified, managed, and closed in a timely manner utilizing the requisite project procedures integrated into the overall interface management plan.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels and protocols for each respective scope interface.
• Proactively initiate and track outstanding actions on a project action item register to expedite interfacing the respective stakeholder’s technical contacts and coordinators with other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate in management and coordination of activities among all project functions and engineering disciplines in accordance with the established project baseline documents.
• As required, support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans.
• As required, support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these.
• As required, support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements.
• As required, support project leadership in developing the requisite documentation to communicate (client/internal) project contractual and technical issues, status and progress reports; conduct/coordinate related meeting as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.• 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.A quick overview of this sub-specialty includes:
• 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.
• Has overall/area responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team, and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a small to medium low to moderate risk EPFC/CM project (as defined by the Business Line) or services project or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design activities.
• Manage the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline work processes and looking ahead to identify critical busts and / or activities that need to be completed to support the execution strategy.
• Set a positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager and Project Director.
• Lead development of Engineering component of overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects.
• Lead/support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering functions.
• Other duties as assigned.Key Responsibilities:
Prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE):
• Ensure that HSE considerations are embedded throughout all project phases, reflecting our commitment to industry standards.
Interface Management Excellence:
• Lead the development and deployment of the project interface management strategy, plan, and procedures for identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in a structured manner with all stakeholders.
• Present and explain the interface management plan and work processes to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Fluor project teams, clients, licensors, EPC contractors, third parties, and government agencies.
• Define and manage the approach to identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in an organized, structured manner.
• Maintain the interface software platform system of record and interface tables/matrices with the most current, accurate information regarding status of interface points and interface agreements.
• Schedule and lead regular cadence meetings, teleconferences, or workshops to achieve alignment and enhance information sharing for the respective scope interfaces.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to define interface requirements and set clear expectations.
• Collaborate and coordinate with the Fluor project teams, other external stakeholders, and client to ensure both internal and external interfaces are identified, managed, and closed in a timely manner utilizing the requisite project procedures integrated into the overall interface management plan.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels and protocols for each respective scope interface.
• Proactively initiate and track outstanding actions on a project action item register to expedite interfacing the respective stakeholder’s technical contacts and coordinators with other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate in management and coordination of activities among all project functions and engineering disciplines in accordance with the established project baseline documents.
• As required, support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans.
• As required, support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these.
• As required, support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements.
• As required, support project leadership in developing the requisite documentation to communicate (client/internal) project contractual and technical issues, status and progress reports; conduct/coordinate related meeting as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.• 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.A quick overview of this sub-specialty includes:
• 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.