Interface Manager

at  Fluor Corporation

The purpose of the interface management process on the project is to ensure everyone gets what they need directly from other contractors and when they need it in order to do their job/role on the project. The process covers engineering, procurement and construction interfaces.
Having oversight of a specific area and establishing a course of action within limits of company practices and guidelines, the purpose of this position is to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of establishing an execution framework on the project that complies with the contract and ensures the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project.
This position performs responsibilities on a small to medium sized, low to moderate risk engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) or services project (as defined by the Business Line) or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities.

When assigned to only a segment of a larger project, this role develops a complete understanding of the contract and any relevant subcontracts in order to provide full support to the project management team.

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project
• Develop a complete understanding of the Fluor prime contract and relevant subcontracts
• Collaborate in the preparation of the project in accordance with the Fluor contractual obligations, Fluor’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP)
• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution, safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met in all locations managed by Fluor where work is being performed
• Support the PD to deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial baselines
• Manages project-wide interface coordinators
• Manages process for external interface project-wide
• Develops work procedure and tools for project-wide process and team
• Prepares project-wide stewardship of external interfaces to Client
• Plan administrator of project-wide Interface Management Plan
• Obtains functional direction from Client’s interface coordinator
• Manages conflict resolution process

BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal twelve (12) 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 other stakeholders
• 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

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences
• Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution
• Support the project by providing an environment for the development and professional advancement of project personnel, including providing on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Jobsite experience and understanding of Interface program

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) project management
• Project or area management experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended
• Successful performance as project manager on a minimum of two (2) medium sized project, or multiple project assignments in a significant role on large to very large sized EPFC/CM projects
• Completed all required in-house project management courses in addition to courses obtained from university or other qualified sources
• Good knowledge and experience on project design, engineering, procurement, material management, construction, commissioning, start up, turn over work processes, sequencing, and interfaces
• Project Controls and Finance including understanding of:
• Scheduling (including work force loading)
• Progress measurement
• Risk assessment and management
• Code of accounts
• Work breakdown structure
• Change management
• Cost control
• Estimating process and planning
• Global Pricing Model (GPM), Project Status Review (PSR) and Project Margin Analysis, Report (PMAR) development and reporting
• Appreciation of key elements of contract law and when to engage legal
• Regulatory requirements including permitting
• Understanding of project funding
• Proactive - goal orientated with the initiative to influence events positively, lead Fluor project team, and influence client for decision making
• Ability to resolve complex problems and to be comfortable in complex project or business environments
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of self performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
• Demonstration of innovation, initiative, maturity and sound judgment
• Ability to influence a group of diverse individuals, each with their own goals, needs, and perspectives, to work together effectively for the good of a project
• Mobility - for example, relocating to site locations when necessary
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations
• Certification in project management suggested, for example, Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project
• Develop a complete understanding of the Fluor prime contract and relevant subcontracts
• Collaborate in the preparation of the project in accordance with the Fluor contractual obligations, Fluor’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP)
• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution, safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met in all locations managed by Fluor where work is being performed
• Support the PD to deliver the project in accordance with the project execution and commercial baselines
• Manages project-wide interface coordinators
• Manages process for external interface project-wide
• Develops work procedure and tools for project-wide process and team
• Prepares project-wide stewardship of external interfaces to Client
• Plan administrator of project-wide Interface Management Plan
• Obtains functional direction from Client’s interface coordinator
• Manages conflict resolution proces