Senior Project Engineer / Engineering Manager / United States

GENERAL PURPOSE:  
This role will mobilize and act as “Area Delivery Managers”. Essentially being the glue between planners and superintendents to wrap their hands around what it takes to get to completion.
 
Site experience is strongly preferred; however, qualified PE/EM candidate without site experience are highly encouraged to apply – they must understand this role is purely to be at the PLNG site in LA.
 
Project Engineer/Engineering Manager to attend and support the daily “Plan of the Day” meeting for their unit (6 units total = 6 PE/EM).  The candidate will interface directly with the VG client and construction managers during these meetings, field questions, and make sure all the engineering disciplines are aware of all needs and activities to be accomplished on that day.  The individual will be the focal point for engineering during these meetings and will be expected to satisfy all requirements from the Plan of the Day Meetings.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITES:
 
Responsible for technical/operational leadership of a project/mission within the programmatic guidelines set by the program manager and customer. Defines, generates, and reviews project requirements documentation. Performs technical studies to refine project requirements. Monitors project to ensure work scope, schedule, and budget are well defined and maintained. Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received. May conduct performance/project analyses during phase-down to benefit future/other projects/missions/programs. Incumbents have experience as engineers before moving into this project role Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve Group’s products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related discipline. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. Has in-depth knowledge of DOD, Agency, and/or industry standards and engineering requirements. Acts as a mentor or advisory resource for colleagues with less experience; may run small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad Program/ Department/Section guidelines and policies. Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. May have formal, but limited, supervision of team members at a Department level to include verification of time cards, oversight of daily tasks/schedules and input into performance appraisals. May be the primary customer contact for assigned area of responsibility.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Position may be entry level for those with an advanced degree
• 8-15 years of experience