Process Engineering Manager

hargroveepc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove seeks a Senior Engineering Lead to provide technical leadership on a large project in Houston. You will support the Project Manager in managing performance, cost, schedule and client satisfaction across multiple disciplines with minimal supervision.

Ideal candidate has a BS/MS in engineering, 15+ years in process design and management, PE preferred or PMP, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• Professional Engineering registration (PE) is highly preferred or may be required.
• 15+ years of relevant industrial experience in process design engineering and management.

Responsibilities

• Inform the Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Chemical/Mechanical/Biochemical/Petroleum Engineering

Professional Engineering registration (PE)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

MS Office

Project controls tools

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Responsible for technical leadership of a large project with multiple areas and Project Engineers. Supports the Project Manager in managing project performance of the engineering team with respect to cost, schedule and Client satisfaction. This work will be performed under minimal supervision.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Informing the Hargrove Project Manager of all technical issues, decisions, and problems encountered on project.
• Coordinating with Client on technical design issues.
• Coordinating with Project Management Team (PM, Construction Manager, Procurement Manager, Quality Manager, Project Controls Lead and Project Engineers) on execution issues
• Review of Project Engineer reports for the various areas of the project
• Supporting PM in managing: Engineering budgets and schedule and facilitating identification, estimating and documentation of changes in scope; Weekly and monthly reporting of engineering status and issues; The planning, scheduling and forecasting of engineering resources to be employed on the project with the Project Engineers, Project Discipline Leads and Department Resource Leaders; Discipline awareness of their man-hours and associated estimate basis as well as the TIC estimate quantities and the tracking against these for the recognition of scope changes as the project progresses.
• Developing or facilitating development of project specific engineering and design procedures Includes obtaining proper approvals if deviating from Client or Hargrove procedures.
• Coordinating and issuing of the documents that define the project scope (e.g. Scope & Criteria documents, Engineering Execution Plans supporting the PEP, etc.).
• Leading Inter-Discipline and inter-area coordination by resolving design issues among/between disciplines and Area Project Engineers.
• For 3D modeling projects, regularly reviewing the model with a focus on: Monitoring coordination between the area teams; considering loss prevention issues that cross disciplines; confirming clash detection is being done and clashes are resolved
• Ensuring overall quality control of engineering work.

Ideal Background

Education: Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical, or Petroleum Engineering from an accredited university.

Registration: Professional Engineering registration or Project Management Professional (PMP) registration is highly preferred or may be required.

Experience: This position requires 15 or more years of relevant industrial experience in process design engineering and management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the Hargrove project execution procedures.
• Knowledge and application of company business standards and good practices.
• Knowledge and application of company engineering standards and project controls tools.
• Ability to lead a team to deliver on commitments.
• A comprehensive understanding of the function of all engineering disciplines, procurement, and construction processes.
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex technical issues coordinaion and resolution.
• Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.
• Ability to relate easily to others in the business community such as customers, suppliers, contractors, government, professional and trade associations.
• Ability to handle stress with poise.
• Understanding of existing and potential customer needs and preferences.
• Ability to delegate authority appropriately.
• Ability to clearly communicate expectations and requirements to team members and to structure accountability.
• Organizational skills, ability to set priorities.
• Coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy,