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Zachry Group · 18 hours ago

Project Director-ENG

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) has an exciting opportunity for a Project Director, experienced in leading Power Generation projects. The Project Director will oversee the engineering team on large cap projects during EPC execution, ensuring compliance with SOPs and delivering efficient solutions within budget and schedule.

ConstructionManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Responsible for the Zachry approach and methodology in large-cap EPC programs and related alliance type relationships that go beyond engineering-only

Provide oversight into the development of execution plans, project schedules, work packages and monitor production to assure timely project completion. This includes local and overseas HVE teams

Collaborate across Zachry businesses to realize the strategy

Oversee and assist in the Execution Planning during proposal

Assist Sales and Operations with establishing program team/s

Establish and grow our Best Practices related to the above

Review cost reports and perform analysis to assist in reducing costs and maintaining productivity

Establish project labor requirements and review the requirements with corporate management

Establish and define the project organization, the project staffing requirements, and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers

Provide strong, effective, and decisive project leadership and establishes an execution framework to provide the safe, quality, value, timeliness, and budget of the total project execution

Conduct regular project inspections and advise project supervision of work progress, quality of work and safety conditions requiring attention

Coordinate work with subcontractors to ensure all subcontract work is within project scope and specifications. Administer project policies and procedures to subcontractors

Establish and maintain effective client relations to achieve active cooperation, team alignment, and stimulate the desire to award follow-on work

Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and client/owner representatives to isolate project problems and assist in developing solutions

Continually monitor projects to assure adherence to company and regulatory procedures

Monitor project purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs

Conduct regular meetings with project supervision to review project progress and to plan future construction activity

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Power Generation experienceCombined Cycle TechnologyProject ManagementPE licenseProject ControlsScheduling SoftwareMultitaskingLeadershipCommunication SkillsDetail Oriented

Required

At least 10 years of experience as a Project Manager/Director

Minimum 15+ years of experience predominantly in power generation with simple/combined cycle technology, but preferably has additional experience in petrochemical, process, renewables, or LNG

Demonstrated leadership and ability to work well with others

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Detail oriented and willingness to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment

Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of scope of work when necessary

Ability to pass a post offer background check including a Motor Vehicle Report investigation and drug screen

Understanding of project controls, scheduling, progress measurement, risk assessment, change management, cost control and estimating process and planning

Working experience or applied knowledge of: Electronic Document File Management and Web Based Document Management Software (Such as Documentum or SharePoint), Primavera or industry scheduling software

Experience working with project proposal development group for project opportunities in EPC detail design, but also in FEL and FEED studies

Experience in overseeing and managing overseas High Value Engineering offices and their assigned scope

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a related discipline is preferred. However, equivalent experience in lieu of education may be accepted

PE license is preferred

Company

Zachry Group

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Zachry Group is America's pace-setter in turnkey construction, engineering, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services.

Founded in 1924

San Antonio, Texas, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.zachrygroup.com/

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