Senior Technical Specialist - Control Systems

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Houston is seeking a Senior Technical Area Lead to oversee project execution, develop scope and schedules, and ensure technical accuracy.

You will translate strategic initiatives into actionable procedures and drive cost-competitive delivery across multiple disciplines, influencing project outcomes with strong leadership and rigorous discipline knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors and visitors.
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, cost of materials, and commercial availability.
• Effort-hour estimating and staff forecasting.
• Project set-up, developing control-level schedules, progress reporting, and project close-out.
• Practical field experience and ability to learn/apply local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects.
• Apply cost-competitive execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work.
• Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baselines for all phases.
• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate changes.
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts.

Skills

Communication skills

Lead large projects

Estimating & forecasting

Discipline codes & standards

Project setup & scheduling

Education

Associate degree or global equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

The purpose of this position is to provide the essential administrative processes, technical knowledge, and direction as listed. This position has oversight of a specific area, and acts as a representative of the department ensuring technical accuracy in project execution in all phases. This role has the responsibility to promote Fluor’s competitiveness within the global marketplace by delivering quality services of unmatched value and technical competence. This position serves as a Technical Area Lead or Lead on assigned projects or performs complex technical assignments.

• Translate global strategic initiatives into procedures to be implemented on projects
• Apply cost competitive execution techniques to develop the most cost-effective total project solution for the discipline engineering work
• Develop and review project Scope of Services, Scope of Facilities, and other project baseline documents for all phases of projects
• Identify deviations in job scope, estimate magnitude of changes, and initiate trends or change orders
• Develop and review estimates and schedules, progress reports, including workforce forecasts
• Establish, track, and monitor material key quantities; provide analysis and forecasts
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited two (2) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and twenty (20) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to twenty‑two (22) 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
• Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards, commercial availability and cost of materials
• 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
• Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, e‑mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs

Other Job Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

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: $119,500.00 - $222,500.00