Configuration Management Specialist/Project Engineer III - Datasoft Technologies

Configuration Management Specialist/Project Engineer III

Onsite

About the Job

• Location: Aiken, SC

• Pay rate: Hourly

• Job ID: 14103

This is a full-time W2 position, with no subcontracting or C2C.

Overview: 

The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical/business judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of project management assignments worldwide. This role has the overall objective of managing and/or coordinating project activities that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability of the completed project. This is a senior position that may assume Project Engineer, Area Project Manager or Engineering management job assignment responsibilities on a large size project, multiple medium size projects or complex segment of a larger project, in compliance with the project needs and per directions provided by the Project Director, Project Manager or the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Perform essential project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems

• Collaborate in management and coordination of activities among all project functions and engineering disciplines in accordance with the established project baseline documents

• Review project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supporting functional organization managers and/or subcontractors

• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans

• Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these

• Support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements

• Assist the Project Director/Project Manager (PD/PM) in developing the required documentation to communicate (client/internal) project contractual and technical issues, status and progress reports; conduct/coordinate related meeting as necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and (15) 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 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 visitors

• 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

Discipline Specific Job Requirements: 

• Utilize knowledge management communities to capture, support, and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution

• Participate in vendor trade shows and become familiar with new technologies and industry business direction

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Eight (8) year of experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry including a minimum of one (1) successful construction and/or commissioning completed field assignment

• Experience executing and managing risk assessments initiatives

• Experience in the performance of functional tasks on projects with a well-developed understanding of procedures and interfaces

• Experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended

• Previous successful performance in a project engineering position on a minimum of two medium or large sized projects

• Proficient at initiating and growing solid relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers while meeting the company business needs and goals

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks

• Proactive in taking prompt and appropriate action to ensure objectives are accomplished and apply necessary follow-up to monitor progress and results of project tasks and assignments

• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions

• Technical and business writing skills

• Able to conduct presentations in a manner which engages the audience that promotes understanding and retaining of the message

• Innovative and able to generate and consider alternative strategies or approaches to work problems and opportunities

• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and project management tools

• Certification in project management suggested, for example Project Management Professional (PMP)

About our Company

DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical/Dental Insurance Group

• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)