Senior Project Manager - Anchorage, AK

Project Manager

Plans, directs, supervises, and controls the execution of all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the assigned project or subtask. Acts as the company representative with the customer and selected subcontractors during the project execution. This is a full-time, non-rotational position located at NANA Worley headquarters in Anchorage, AK. This position qualifies for the NANA Worley Candidate Referral Program, available only to existing NANA Worley employees.

Responsibilities:

• HSE Management: Work with the project team to ensure that all areas of a project or all projects are set up and executed in full compliance with the requirements of the NANA Worley HSE Management system and any stipulations of our client contracts. Assist the HSSE Representative in formulating pro-active HSE initiatives and programs. Understand and implement any client HSSE requirements on the project. Demonstrate a visible and active commitment to continuously improve HSE performance.
• Client Relationships: Identifies, documents and communicates client requirements. Manages multiple stakeholders and maintains/develops healthy client relationships throughout the project and post-completion. Proactively resolves performance, scope, cost, and schedule issues with the client as they arise.
• Commercial Management: Manages project contracts. Manages the project to obtain/exceed budgeted gross margin.
• Scope Management: Clearly defines scope and compliance with requirements of the contract. Effectively manages change control process and project interfaces. Manages and monitors project performance to identify issues and opportunities early, seizing opportunities to take pre-emptive action as required.
• Time Management: Manages the planning of all scope elements of the project. Develops resource and financial requirements from the project plan. Manages the design, procurement, and construction activities to meet the project schedule.
• Cost Control: Plans and ensures preparation of accurate project estimates. Establishes cost reports for control of projects. Monitors and controls all cost aspects of the project including forecasting costs, obtaining approvals, identifying trends, and taking action to avoid cost overruns including identifying opportunities. Conducts continual assessment of performance of cost control system and personnel. Reviews time charges and approves invoices and confirms they are consistent with forecasts.
• Quality Management: Ensures the NANA Worley and client quality system requirements are identified and applied on the project. Manages the development of a project schedule which allows work to be executed in logical sequences. Implements Process Improvement through Lessons Learned, Preventive and Corrective Actions.
• Team Management: Provides clear and focused leadership for the project team to create a vision for the project success and a strategy to fit that vision. Aids the Project Engineer in guiding the engineering team. Focuses on achievement of milestones and other key project objectives. Fosters an environment for continuous improvement within a project and within the program.
• Communication Management: Ensures accurate and timely progress reporting to key stakeholders. Maintain ongoing monitoring of the communication network between project staff, the client, and third parties and introduction and management of changes where required.
• Risk Management: Leads the project team in identification of project risks and opportunities. Guides the development of opportunities and risk management actions. Monitors closure of all identified risks and opportunities.
• Design Management: Sets clear objectives for the design team. Works with the Project Engineer to ensure resolution of technical disputes between the design team and the client. Maintains a general understanding of the technical work scope and work processes.
• Procurement/Subcontracts Management: Manages development of a procurement process/procedure appropriate to the project. Assesses procurement process throughout the project to ensure goods meet specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business Administration from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a Project Manager with increasing responsibilities including team size and project size/complexity
• Minimum ten (10) years of working experience in a project team environment for an engineering firm
• Three (3) years of experience in the hydrocarbon industry
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and of scheduling and controls software such as Primavera or MS Project

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management and client.

Mathematical Skills: Comprehend and apply principles of calculus, modern algebra, and statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations and proofs and theorems. Ability to apply mathematical operations to work projects.

Reasoning Ability: Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with non-verbal symbols (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates and Licenses: Listed on the Level Classification page, if applicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises employees in the Project Engineering Department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies:

• Analytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Design: Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Interpersonal: Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build moral and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports others efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve long-term success.
• Safety and Security: Observes safety and security procedures.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer: NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses, and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.