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Engineering Interface Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Engineering Interface Coordinator to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC or Houston, TX. This role requires travel, with mobility greater than 25%.

If selected, you will play a pivotal role as the primary liaison between Fluor, clients, and third parties for all non-Fluor furnished services. Your responsibilities will encompass essential project and engineering management duties, emphasizing the establishment of an execution framework that aligns with interface management responsibilities, safety, and quality. Interface management and coordination in projects is crucial for ensuring that different components of a project work together seamlessly. It focuses on managing the interactions between various project scopes, which might include different systems, teams, or contractors.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of interface management strategy and plan, identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in a structured manner.
Define the approach to identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces, ensuring an organized process.
Maintain the interface system of record and interface tables/matrices with the most current, accurate information regarding status of interface agreements and interface points.
Schedule and lead regular meetings and teleconferences to achieve alignment or enhance information sharing for each respective scope of interfaces.
Work with the Fluor project team, Client, and external stakeholders to ensure that both internal and external interfaces are identified, addressed and appropriate procedures are integrated into the overall interface management plan.
Establish and maintain clear communication channels and protocols for each respective scope interface.
Schedule and lead regular meetings and teleconferences to achieve alignment and enhance information sharing.
Proactively initiate actions to expedite interfacing technical contacts and external stakeholders
Collaborate with stakeholders to define interface requirements and expectations.
Present and explain interface management work processes to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Fluor project teams, clients, licensors, EPC contractors, third parties, and government agencies.
Defining Interfaces: This involves identifying and defining the points of interaction between different components of the construction project, such as between electrical and mechanical systems or between construction phases.
Coordination and Communication: Ensuring that there is clear communication and coordination between different teams or systems that interact. This might involve regular meetings, detailed documentation, and the use of collaborative tools.
Resolving Conflicts: Interface management also includes resolving conflicts that arise from overlapping work or misalignments between different scopes of the project. This can involve mediation and adjustments to schedules or plans.
Documentation: Keeping detailed records of how interfaces are managed is important. This documentation helps in understanding the flow of the project and is crucial for resolving any disputes that may arise.
Risk Management: Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with interfaces can prevent delays and cost overruns. This involves anticipating potential issues and planning mitigation strategies. Effective interface engineering and management can help in reducing project risks, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.
Prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE): Ensure that HSE considerations are embedded throughout all project phases, reflecting our commitment to industry standards.

Requirements

Education & Years of Experience – Bachelor’s Degree and 7+ years of relevant experience in a significant project role, demonstrating expertise in interface management, project controls, and design or construction engineering; Engineering Degrees are highly preferred, but Associates will be considered as well in a related field.
Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.
Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.
Successful track record as a Project Manager on large or mega-sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) projects.
Proactive and goal-oriented with the initiative to positively influence events.
Proficient in problem-solving, particularly in complex project or business environments.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify potential solutions.
Technical and business writing proficiency.
Basic computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations.
Establish and maintain high standards of self-performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
Set and maintain high standards for project interface management in terms of quality, timeliness, and overall success.

Desired Skills

Certification in project management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP).
International project or area management experience in diverse cultural environments.
Emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives within engineering management.

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.