IT Operations Specialist II

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation seeks an experienced IT/Project Manager to lead projects, align requirements with feasible solutions, and monitor budgets and schedules. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage vendor engagements, and drive end-to-end IT services for government and DoD-related programs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, detailed planning, and adapting to changing technologies while delivering quality outcomes for diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Accredited four-year degree or global equivalent with six years of related experience, or ten years combined education/experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and visitors.
• Technical knowledge to complete the job and the ability to learn applicable statutes and guidelines.
• Attention to detail and time-conscious work style.
• Preferred: degree in CS/Engineering and relevant IT/engineering experience; certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership to ensure that deliverables and schedules are met by technical resources.
• Translate customer and business requirements into practical, affordable solutions; minimize customizations.
• Monitor and communicate the financial aspects of each project, including billing and variances.
• Facilitate vendor selection using established methodologies when applicable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues and develop end-to-end solutions.
• Leverage outside vendors and contractors to drive results.

Skills

Project leadership

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Requirements translation

Budget management

Education

Accredited four-year degree

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Windows

Unix

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

• Provide project leadership to ensure that project deliverables and schedules are met by technical resources; manage escalation to the appropriate IT resource management when needed; provide feedback to technical resource manager on the performance of technical staff
• Translate customer and business requirements into practical and affordable solutions; minimize customizations
• Monitor and communicate the financial aspects of each project, such as review billing charges, mitigate budget, and actual variances
• Facilitate evaluation and vendor selection of business solutions using established selection methodology when applicable
• Participate with cross-functional team members in issue identification, process impacts, and solution development discussions to optimize end-to-end solutions
• Leverage outside vendors, contractors, technical teams, and other departments to drive for results
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and six (6) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to ten (10) 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited degree or global equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• May require Certified Network Engineer (CNE or CNE/NT) or Certified Network Administrator (CNA) credentials or other applicable certifications
• Six (6) years related experience in technical services for hardware/software engineering and/or production support of Information Technology (IT) services
• May require proficiency with Windows, Unix, or similar technologies, with experience in installation and administration of one or more operating systems
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal skills
• Effectively utilizes business principles, processes, and technology
• Effectively adapts to rapidly changing technology and applies it to business needs
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Demonstrated strong technical and non-technical communication and presentation skills in both oral and written formats

We are an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Benefits Statement: 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.

Market Rate Statement: 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.

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.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $191,500.00