Job Title Area Project Manager
City (or Nearest City) Greenville
State/Province South Carolina
Country/Region United States
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Job Description This position is for an Area Project Manager role reporting to a Project Manager to support a Nuclear Project in Fluor's Mission Solutions Business line. The position will be at a Nuclear site-based location with assignment provisions. Experience in the Glovebox Fabrication Industry and machine design is preferred.
This position provides leadership in the organization or functional area and is primarily engaged in
management activities that establish the direction of a department, function, or project. The position
requires the application of knowledge gained from experience and expertise to the job duties and
responsibilities. The position will make decisions in areas that may impact the organization and its
employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs.
Scope
Having oversight of a specific area and establishing a course of action within limits of company practices
and guidelines, the purpose of this position is to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed
below with the overall objective of establishing an execution framework on the project that complies
with the contract and ensures the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the
completed project. This position performs project management responsibilities on a small to medium
sized, low to moderate risk engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction
management (EPFC/CM) or services project (as defined by the Business Line) or on an assigned segment
of a larger project, including coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities. When
assigned to only a segment of a larger project, this role develops a complete understanding of the
contract and any relevant subcontracts in order to provide full support to the project management
team. When acting in the role of a Proposal Manager, this position is responsible for managing
completion of technical and commercial proposals, providing project planning, means and methods of
project execution, schedule preparation, cost estimating, and proposal strategy.
Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities
• This position will require supervision of other full time Project engineering personnel.
• Develop a complete understanding of the Fluor prime contract and relevant subcontracts
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the
project
• Collaborate in the preparation of the project in accordance with the Fluor contractual
obligations, Fluor’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System
Implementation Plan (OSIP)
• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution,
safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met in all locations managed by Fluor where work is
being performed
• Draft for the Project Director (PD) approval the project baseline (as defined in the OSR) and
verify that it is fully documented, updated, and communicated to the project team as
appropriate , and match to Fluor contract scope of work and responsibilities
• Support the PD to deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial
baselines
• Collaborate with the PD to meet the as-sold profitability target established in the project
commercial baseline
• Prepare for the PD approval a draft for the contract summary and communicate it to the project
team
• Lead the preparation of a written scope of facilities and services, and communicate it to project
• Collaborate with the PD in the establishment and definition of the project organization, defining
the project staffing requirements coordinating staffing with supporting organization managers
• Lead the efforts of establishing, communicating, implementing, and maintaining the Project
Execution Plan (PEP) and Project Procedures Manual (PPM)
• Demonstrate strong, effective, and decisive project leadership and establish an execution
framework to ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability of the total project
execution (engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management
(EPFC/CM), commissioning, start up, and operations as appropriate to the Fluor project scope)
• Establish and maintain effective client relations that result in active cooperation, prompt
payment, and stimulate the desire to award follow-on work
• Provide support to the PD with the development of the project distributed execution plan,
maximizing workshare opportunities where beneficial to the project outcome
• Under the direction of the PD, implement and maintain operationally consistent work processes
that enable worksharing to be effectively executed among multiple offices and construction
sites
• Participate in the accurate, comprehensive and timely project reporting, including completion of
the final close-out report, and in project reviews
• Collaborate with Project Controls in the establishment, maintenance, and management of a fully
documented change control system that tracks all changes to the contract and project baseline
requirements or conditions
• Support the establishment of an efficient and cost-effective project environment
• Participate in the management and control the project’s cost and schedule by ensuring that
effective project controls are in place and functioning properly, including establishment of a
project structure (work breakdown structure/network/network activity), a quantitative
approach to planning, reporting, and control, and a change management system
• Under the direction of the Project Director (PD), lead the establishment and update the Fluor
Business Risk Management Framework (BRMF) throughout the project life-cycle, perform initial
and quarterly project BRMF assessments and ensure the coordination of the project BRMF
results with Fluor financial reporting; lead the development of mitigation strategies
• Execute the work in accordance with the quality standards and requirements specified for the
project, including the preparation of and compliance with project-specific activity plans and
ensuring project audits/assessments are conducted per plan
• Ensure effective and timely coordination between design, procurement, material management,
and construction teams for integration of technical content and schedule requirements
• Ensure timely preparation and issuance of project deliverables, design documents, and bid
packages in correct quality and according to project schedule to support project execution
activities
• Lead the implementation of an effective design coordination with licensors, vendors, and
subcontractors to ensure proper and complete integration within the project plans
• Ensure effective interface management with third parties
• Support the implementation of automated work processes and tools on the project to the fullest
extent practical, consistent with adding value
• Comply with standards and procedures regarding the security and management of computing
facilities and systems, including the use of Fluor reference systems
• Support the PD by verifying that project invoices are submitted to the client in accordance with
contract requirements and proactively follows up on accounts receivable and the timely receipt
of payment in order to minimize the cost of cash
• Keep supervisor and senior operations management fully informed on project status, including
client relations, project c
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.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
Basic Job Requirements • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8)
years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related
experience equal twelve (12) years* if non-degreed; 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 other stakeholders
• 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
Working Conditions
• Nuclear site-based location with assignment provisions
• Generally favorable indoor office workspace, and/or;
• Various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to project worksites and
vendor/client facilities which may have temporary office space, moving mechanical parts and
vibration; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and
high noise levels
Other Job Requirements • US Citizenship is required
• National travel of 50%-75% is required.
• Participate in Fluor University® courses for continued learning experiences
• Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge
to enhance project execution
• Support the project by providing an environment for the development and professional
advancement of project personnel, including providing on-the-job and formal training and
development opportunities
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested
Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the Glovebox Fabrication Industry preferred.
• Experience in machine design preferred.
• Nuclear experience preferred.
• Engineering Degree preferred.
• Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety program
• Requires six (6) years of experience as project engineer or project specialist, or a project role of
significant capacity such as project controls lead, contracts lead, etc. including one (1) field
assignment, plus three (4) years experience as a design or construction engineer on projects
• Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural
environments is recommended
• Demonstration of successful performance as Project Manager on a minimum of two (2) small to
medium sized projects or in significant positions on large to very large sized engineering,
procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) projects
• Completed all required in-house project management courses in addition to courses obtained
from university or other qualified sources
Knowledge
• Good understanding of project design, engineering, procurement, material management,
construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces
• Project Controls and Finance including understanding of:
o Scheduling (including manpower loading)
o Progress measurement
o Risk assessment and management
o Code of accounts
o Work breakdown structure
o Change management
o Cost control
o Estimating process and planning
o 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
• Regulatory requirements including permitting
• Basic understanding of project funding
Necessary project management attributes
• 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
• Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity and sound judgment
• Ability to influence a group of diverse individuals, each with their own goals, needs, and
perspectives, to work together effectively for the good of a project
• Mobility – for example, relocating to site locations when necessary
Other requirements including licenses and certifications
• 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 suggested, for example, Project Management Professional
(PMP)
Salary Range 135,000 to 250,000
Market Rate The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.
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.
Requisition Number 148025BR
Diverse Workforce We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.