Senior Project Engineering Manager

Senior Project Engineering Manager Location: Chile Summary: Responsible for day‑to‑day leadership, management, and direction of both the detail engineering and the engineering execution phases of a major mining and metallurgical process facilities project, reporting to the Project Director, and functionally to the Director of Engineering. The scope of this position includes all aspects of the project life cycle with a specified technology vendor, from early scoping and definition stages through detailed engineering and procurement phases and finally to field erection and commissioning support. Job Duties Review the development of the engineering work packages (EWPs) for all deliverables and time‑based functions with technology provider. Review and analyze project requirements to establish tasks and subtasks and project timelines. Responsible for the scope, cost, schedule, safety, and quality associated with the project as influenced by the technology package engineering. Monitor the technical work performance and verify controls for tracking and reporting the advancement of engineering deliverables. Interfaces closely with site‑based leadership, health and safety personnel and other internal organizations to ensure that work is executed in a manner consistent with the expectations of the operating property and in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Participate in design reviews, and execution planning discussions to ensure well‑conceived and logical schedule development. Leads the evaluation, management, and approval of changes to the work proposed by the technology provider and works to minimize impacts to cost and schedule. Ensures that a comprehensive QA/QC is in place to monitor quality of all engineering tasks and deliverables. Monitors work in‑progress and completed to ensure that the work is of a quality and character that meets the requirements of FMMC and the site operations team. Participates in all project engineering meetings including progress review meetings (weekly, monthly), progress versus schedule (master, look‑ahead, and specific) and works with project team, EP(CM) contractor, site operations team and others to resolve issues, and recover or compress schedule. Manages the reforecast of contractor staffing needs using actual progress, work remaining to complete and estimates to complete. Ensures the development of an achievable engineering schedule to meet project requirements using the EWPs. Provides input into the project monthly report with respect to design progress, cost and issues of concern and recommends changes if required to achieve overall objectives. Contributes to the development of the Project Execution Plan (PEP) together with the project leadership team (including procurement, project controls, construction, and commissioning), and allocates roles and responsibilities. Coordinates with Procurement, Construction and Commissioning personnel early in the design effort to obtain their input and conduct any necessary reviews. Regularly reviews and appraises the structure of the engineering project team in terms of its ability to meet short‑ and long‑term objectives, and institutes appropriate changes. Ensures that Engineering Company(s) Engineering Systems and 3D intelligent design environment is properly setup and being used. Involves specialist expertise from within FMMC or externally as necessary. Ensures engineering risk assessments and HAZOPs are carried out and all identified issues are addressed. Supervises project staff and contractors. Serves as expert on engineering management issues. Coordinates quality audit verifications to ensure compliance with all relevant engineering standards and procedures for all design activities. Instigates corrective actions as required. Job Requirements Proven experience in Project and Engineering Management on projects with a value exceeding $500 million. Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, and minimum 15 years’ experience with the practice, systems, processes, and terminology of project management. Master’s degree in engineering or related field and minimum 12 years’ experience with the practice, systems, processes and terminology of project management. Knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering, project controls, contract administration, procurement, expediting and materials management (logistics). Work involves frequent travel, international assignments, and relocation to the site of work. Proficient in the use of computers and software in a business environment. An extensive technical knowledge of engineering systems, design, applications of engineering processes and materials, and engineering applications of current engineering technologies. General knowledge of industry, regulatory standards and design criteria in engineering disciplines. Ability to plan, coordinate and organize at an advanced level. Comprehensive knowledge of project planning, controls and understanding of multi‑discipline interdependencies. Knowledge of drawing production and document control methodologies. Knowledge of progress assessment, measurement, and engineering control strategies. An extensive knowledge of administrative practices and strong communication skills across all levels including client representatives. Ability to manage relationships with key stakeholders involved in the project. A high degree of understanding of procurement and contracting, construction and commissioning methodologies. Ability to lead, motivate and inspire others, transfer expertise and provide a coaching role to others in terms of best practice. Ability to handle complex problem‑solving tasks, applying appropriate analysis and consideration of high‑level technical detail. Preferred Qualifications Prior EPCM experience preferred with design office management experience. Registration as a Professional Engineer with a governing authority. Proven experience in Project or Engineering Management on large industrial projects with a value exceeding $1 billion is an advantage. Productivity and Performance improvement experience with a workforce of several thousand people. Experience with scheduling programs. Understanding of engineering staffing requirements and forecasting. Experience in setting KPI’ s and tracking on a day‑to‑day basis. Working as a team member (Client, EP, EPCM & Contractors). Mining Projects construction experience. Physical requirements 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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. About Teal Energi TealEnergi is a technical manpower provider with extensive experience supporting the successful execution and operation of major capital project investments. Forged through a desire to provide best‑in‑class service to clients, candidates, and contractors alike, TealEnergi works through its offices nationwide to provide regional support to a wide range of sectors including both traditional energy and energy transition initiatives (e.g., LNG, hydrogen, wind, solar), as well as manufacturing, mining, and infrastructure. TealEnergi is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, disability, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, language, national origin, physical or mental ability, political affiliation, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr