• Interface Coordinator - HVAC

    Fluor CorpHouston, TX 77079

    Job #2806671333

  • Job Description

    Scope

    The purpose of this position is to provide overall engineering execution leadership on small sized

    projects, small / sustaining capital projects (SCP), mid-size projects within a multi project group (MPG), or Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA).This position has the responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team and the successful execution of all engineering work on the project. This position also leads and guides the development and implementation of the execution strategy and oversees development and enforcement of engineering budget, schedule, and quality. This

    role also has the responsibility to promote Fluor's competitiveness within the global marketplace by

    delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. When assigned to manage a client LTSA, this role develops a complete understanding of the Fluor contract to provide full support to the overall project management team.

    Principal Job Duties & Responsibilities

    • Has overall responsibility and accountability for the performance of the engineering team,

    and the engineering execution and delivery as per the project baseline. This position

    performs Engineering Management responsibilities on a small low risk EPFC/CM project (as

    defined by the Business Line) or services project or on multiple small projects within a client

    CAPEX portfolio, including coordination of design activities.

    • Support the interfaces between the engineering disciplines, by understanding the discipline

    work processes and looking ahead to identify critical busts and / or activities that need to be

    completed to support the execution strategy.

    • Support the positive project culture in conjunction with the Project Manager.

    • Review overall project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project / LTSA

    baseline documents for all phases of projects.

    • Lead/Support the development of the Project Execution Strategy for all engineering

    functions

    • Lead/support engineering schedule planning sessions to capture key inter-dependencies, verify

    key milestone dates are aligned with discipline control level schedules, key design reviews are

    incorporated in the engineering plan and level 3 schedule, Model Reviews are scheduled based

    on meeting required pre-requisites.

    • Own the project engineering schedule, and ensure that correct engineering sequence is

    maintained, or mitigations put in place. Achieve buy in and subsequent ownership from the

    discipline leads.

    • Champion and support engineering through Project execution, by providing a culture that

    supports open communication of issues and concerns that is focused on resolution.

    • Coordinate the interfaces between Engineering and the other disciplines on the project including

    Process Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management, Procurement and Contracts,

    Construction, and the client team.

    • Verify that the engineering work is completed on schedule for the multiple projects, meets

    Fluor's quality standards including review meetings and checking procedures, performance is

    within the baseline effort hour and material budgets, required deliverables are produced, change

    management is executed in a timely manner, and Engineering Department Managers are

    apprised of issues related to their function.

    • Support implementation of Cost Competitive Execution techniques and Value Awareness

    Program

    • Engage Fluor's global community, promoting a OneFluor mindset.

    • Lead/support the projects set-up and alignment efforts for engineering including supporting the

    submission of any Unison waivers and publication of required practices using QRS.

    • Lead/support implementation of progress measuring system, lead/support development of

    activities and sequence of work for Engineering to support overall project schedule.

    • Review the status of the schedule and progress performance with the Discipline Leads on a

    regular basis, and keep the Project Manager and Engineering Department Managers apprised of

    issues.

    • Lead/support, review and approve estimates and schedules, progress reports, including labor

    forecasts.

    • Champion implementation of Fluor systems and tools, internally and with clients

    • Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts with

    the support of discipline leads and dedicated Material Control resources mobilized on

    the project.

    • Verify that the engineering discipline leads are internally aligned and adequately interact

    with one another and provide input to engineering departments regarding work process

    issues and opportunities for improvement.

    • Publish the Project / LTSA specific Job Bulletins to provide the required work process and

    systems to allow the engineering team to perform the work in a consistent and efficient

    manner.

    • Verify that health, safety, and environmental factors are incorporated in the design.

    • Prepare/review scopes of work for third party contracts.

    • Lead/support the implementation of Change Management procedures for engineering

    functions to identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and

    review/approve trends or change orders.

    • Plan, schedule and conduct the required design reviews in support of project schedule

    (Design Reviews, P&ID Reviews, Safety Reviews, 3D Model Reviews) and in accordance

    with corporate requirements, verify that design comments / Action items /parking lot

    items have been resolved and closed out.

    • Execute project work in accordance with approved Activity Plans, procedures, and

    Unison Baseline

    • Verify that technical work performed complies with industry codes and standards, local

    regulations, as well as departmental practices and procedures, and OSR.

    • Support/implement the Technical Control Plan and verify the quality of the engineering

    execution and deliverable through PEMA audits, discipline audits, Gate Reviews, deep

    dives, etc.

    • Direct and oversee audits prepared by the Engineering Management Department, as well

    as the Discipline Engineering Departments

    • Conduct/participate/support regular Engineering/Execution Risk Reviews with discipline

    leads and implement and track mitigation measures.

    • Prepare/support Engineering input the Projects Status Review (PSR) and present the

    Engineering slides.

    • Lead, promote and support the project value creation efforts.

    • Contribute to and promote the use of Fluor's knowledge management portals and

    communities.

    • Participate in Fluor University® as necessary to follow the curricula as outlined in the

    Functional Development Frameworks

    • Lead/support proposal effort for Engineering input and proposal deliverables.

    • Typically manage personnel and provide an environment for the development and

    professional advancement of staff members, including on-the-job and formal training

    and development opportunities, timely performance feedback, and performance

    appraisal input and counseling

    • Analyze situations, identify, and forecast pertinent problems and evaluate realistic

    options; and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.

    • Engage with Discipline Leads and Engineering Department Managers to ensure that

    staffing levels are appropriate to achieve the engineering schedule commitments and

    personnel assigned have appropriate ability and skills.

    • Adhere to and support Fluor's Health, Safety & Environmental and Sustainability Policies

    • Effectively develop and apply the Core Skills to the job.

    • Other duties as assigned

    Basic Job Requirements

    • Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in engineering field of study and ten (10) 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 to comply with local requirements.

    OR

    • Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twelve (12) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to fourteen (14) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications 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.

    • Job related skills required - Strong leadership skills, customer focus, business acumen, influence, strategic agility, decision making, personal accountability, ownership and follow through, a team player, mentor, and coach.

    • Ability to translate strategy ("what") into actionable steps / executions plans ("how"), ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.

    • Ideally have been a Project Engineering Lead on FEED and Detail Design projects.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline

    documents for all phases of projects

    • Develop and build external relations with client representatives, vendors, subcontractors, external stakeholders

    and interface closely with other discipline functions promoting Client Service Excellence

    • Identify deviationsin job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change

    orders

    • Adhere to industry codes and standards as well as department practices and procedures

    • Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasksin an effective and timely

    manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines

    • Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff

    • Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

    • Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability, and cost of materials

    Mechanical

    • Establish equipment requirements and prepare equipment data sheets for mechanical

    equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioned equipment and packaged equipment

    • Demonstrated background evaluating dimensions, equipment connections, and equipment performance including pressure

    profiles, heat transfer rates, and off-design cases

    • Experience developing and revising equipment lists, narrative specifications, equipment standards, equipment

    general arrangement and outline drawings

    • Advanced knowledge and experience developing air flow diagrams

    • Intermediate knowledge of:

    o Design of mechanical equipment through all stages of a project from conceptual phase

    to design development, construction, and commissioning

    • Familiar with HVAC load calculations and applied psychometrics, capable of sizing and

    preparing ductwork and equipment layouts.

    • Knowledge of plumbing, fire water, chilled water and refrigerant piping design principles.

    • Capable of sizing building utilities (potable water, fire water, steam, plant air, instrument air,

    and sewage waste air requirements).

    • Capable of selecting HVAC equipment such as air handling units, chillers, condensing units,

    cooling coils, heating coils, steam coils, pumps, electric heaters, fans, cooling towers and also

    capable of selecting plumbing fixtures and firefighting equipment.

    • Understands and knows how to follow and apply various codes, standards and handbooks

    including ASHRAE Fundamentals, ASHRAE systems and equipment, ASHRAE refrigeration,

    ASHRAE application, ICC (IBC, IMC, IPC & IFC), SMACNA, and NFPA.

    • Have experience in engineering and designing building mechanical systems for buildings in

    one or more of the following industries: Nuclear or Nuclear Power (preferred), Energy & Chemicals (preferred),

    or Metals Manufacturing and Processing

    Other Job Requirements

    • Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

    • Participate in sales and marketing efforts as needed to meet with LTSA workload objectives.

    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.

    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.

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