Project Manager I - CDI Engineering Services

Overview:

 

“Together We Make Life Better”.  Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do.  Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

 

 CDI Engineering Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary:

Plans, directs, organizes, and executes activities of designated projects to ensure that goals and objectives of the projects are accomplished within a prescribed timeframe and funding parameters performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors assigned to the projects.

Responsibilities:

Provides project leadership under the general supervision of a Project Director.

Responsible for designated project results.

Develop the Project Procedure Manual under the guidance of a Project Director.

Reports on status of project to a Project Director.

Coordinates with Project Controls on the schedule and budget for appropriate element of project.

Determines staffing requirements and directs design team personnel.

Documents issues related to the contract, know the contract and execute per the terms of the contract.

Establishes a cost-effective environment.

Maximize profitability for CDI.

Be proactive in meeting challenges and deliver value.

Expand CDI’s role and services.

Assess risk and take action to mitigate risk.

Maintain communication on all aspects of the project.

Responsible for effective scope definition and change management.

Ensure a safe work environment and a safe design, per CDI and client safety guidelines.

Conducts requirements review.

Assures that adequate Project Controls for the project are functioning.

Establishes and defines project organization under guidance from supervisor.

Develops Project Execution Plan for designated project.

Ensures that the Project Execution Plan is followed during the life of the project.

Coach and mentor project team.

Interfaces with the client regarding project (s).

Works toward ensuring customer satisfaction with project results.

Complies with all CDI operating guidelines and standards

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field from a four-year college or university is desired.

Seven (7) years’ experience in the engineering industry, 5 years as project engineer.

Professional Engineering license preferred, not required. 10 + years’ experience in lieu of degree.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Capable of planning, organizing and running small projects up to $10MM TIC.

Should have engineering management knowledge across multiple disciplines with emphasis on discipline interfaces and information flow.

Working knowledge of material management processes across all accounts.

Working knowledge of construction and site issues.

Capable of working as site engineering manager.

Able to analyze project controls documents with knowledge across a spectrum of projects.

Able to present cost estimates to CDI Management and clients.

Must understand CDI profitability on projects.

Capable of understanding contractual terms (warranty, guaranty, indemnity, etc.).

Capable of directing work to make an impact on CDI profitability.

Able to act as proposal manager on small to medium sized projects.

Able to prepare and administer business plans including risk mitigation.

Must have demonstrated leadership capability on projects.

Excellent communication skills with task force, with client and with CDI management.

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

Must be able to make decisions that must be made, however unpopular.

Exhibits interest in people development and training own project backup.

Works well with client personnel.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field from a four-year college or university is desired.

Seven (7) years’ experience in the engineering industry, 5 years as project engineer.

Professional Engineering license preferred, not required. 10 + years’ experience in lieu of degree.

EEO Statement:

 CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC (“CDI”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.

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