Construction Field Engineering Manager

Job Description

This position provides leadership in the organization and management activities that establish the direction of the Field Engineering team working closely with construction and contractors. Having specific experience of working in British Columbia or working in active copper concentrator plants would be an asset. 

The position will require the organization of field engineering employees, clients, budgets, policies, procedures, work practices, or compliance programs with knowledge from experience and expertise gained to perform the job duties and responsibilities listed below. This position will oversee leadership for subordinate area plant field engineering discipline leads. 

The Fluor Field Engineering Manager will have responsibilities for all field engineering while benefiting from the Fluor global construction engineering functional leadership for guidance and advice on Fluor global practices. 

Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Supervise Field Engineering, and Document Management teams  
• Provide technical support to construction and the site quality program; ensure all technical aspects of construction are satisfied.
• Participate in all project leadership meetings and activities.
• Assist in developing the Site Quality Manual (SQM) for quality manager in determining the appropriate quality requirements for the equipment and project location to be included in the SQM. 
• During engineering development and construction planning phases at home office, monitor and control all interface tasks between engineering and construction to ensure compliance with all construction driven approach requirements.
• Complete or make to complete miscellaneous design tasks that are related with temporary construction facilities and utilities.
• Responsible for the compliance and safe practices of Field Engineering staff.
• Execute the Field Engineering program, including the exchange of engineering information between the client, design engineer, and company project team; ensure effective communication and the addressing and tracking of needs, requirements, and issues
• Coordinate the preparation and revision of technical work procedures consistent with project design and construction requirements, including the construction engineering section of the Project Procedures Manual
• Provide technical support of contracts.
• Interpret the intent and requirements of the design documents; ensure design drawings are reviewed for completeness and constructability; and ensure drawings are marked-up and information provided as required for the preparation of as-built drawings
• Coordinate, obtain, and provide responses to Requests for Information (RFI) as required  
• Maintain liaison with Fluor home office, distribution execution centre and on site team to provide the technical and construction engineering expertise required to support the project  
• Provide technical evaluation of bid proposals  
• Analyze situations, identify and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action
• Organize and prioritize a variety of complex projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Manage and provide support for the Site Pressure Testing Program.
• Manage all required Engineering walk-downs. 
• Maintain compliance with all applicable policies, codes, procedures, and global standards.
• Manage design solutions for in field modifications. 

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and fifteen (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. 
• Previous Fluor experience is an asset.
• Provent track record of experience in Copper/Gold Concentrator experience is requirement.
• 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.
• Ability to build effective relationships with client, engineering, construction, and vendor personnel.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to travel on a short notice both internationally and domestically for short- and long-term assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office suite of software programs.
• Proficient in 3D Model environment such Navisworks Freedom or SmartPlant. 

Other Job Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Professional registration and active participation in technical society 
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials 
• Advanced knowledge of equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase to design development, construction, and commissioning 
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting 
• Managing and leading a large project 
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting and project close-out 
• Practical field experience