Configuration Mangement Specialist - Delan Associates, Inc

Location: Aiken, SC

Job Title: Configuration Management Specialist (Project Engineer III)

Job Description

• 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

company 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.

• 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.

Basic Job Requirements

• 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

Make use of Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences

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

Detailed knowledge of company software tools and databases preferred

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)