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Job Overview:

A dynamic leader who manages diverse teams in the execution of complex projects (or the execution of a discrete portion of a larger project). The PM is responsible for the leadership, and for the management and execution, of all phases of the project (or pursuit); representing McDermott in front of the client and being responsible for client satisfaction. He/she is accountable for all aspects of the performance of the assigned project scope or pursuit (technical, schedule, cost, quality and safety) ensuring project compliance with McDermott’s management system policies and with legal requirements. A successful project manager will undertake accurate forecasting, actively managing project risks and opportunities and deliver the project at as-sold Gross Profit (or better) while ensuring a high-performance safety culture.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• May be assigned to lead a bid team, execute capture strategy, and lead technical & commercial bid efforts in conjunction with the Proposal & Estimating department.
• Responsible for management of all phases of a project or a discrete portion of a larger project.
• Delivers the project in accordance with the approved budget and baseline schedule.
• Ensures that the contract is properly administered, especially with respect to protection of McDermott’s contractual rights, and maximization of opportunities, including negotiation of variations to the scope of work.
• Oversees the management of change.
• Ensures that project activities adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensuring the project activities adhere to the requirements of the HSE management system.
• Responsible for the development, approval and implementation of project execution plans.
• Oversees the planning and resource allocation of personnel throughout the project.
• Defines roles, responsibilities, and authorities for team members.
• Effectively delegates authority and responsibility.
• Establishes & maintains relationships with the client & subcontractors.
• Drives the resolution of issues or conflicts between departments or with the client.
• Monitors and manages the project risk profile with the assistance of relevant departments.
• Prepares and issues reports to the client in accordance with contract requirements.
• Liaises with the client and key subcontractors as required.
• Arranges and attends meetings with the client and subcontractors as required.
• Ensures that all written documentation required under the contract is prepared and submitted on time and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensures that all personnel training requirements are met.
• Ensures robust decision-making processes are utilized and decisions recorded.
• Oversees contingency planning and lessons learnt for the full project scope.
• Ensures that close out activities are properly performed, and documents submitted as required by the contract and McDermott Close out Procedure.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Proven track record in successful leadership of projects a pre-requisite.
• Delivery of lump sum turn-key projects highly desirable.
• Broad technical knowledge and leadership experience of all aspects of project delivery including engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, construction, project controls and contract management desirable.
• Effective communicator with client, executive management, project team, and venders.
• Skilled negotiator.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Project Manager role.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a technical subject essential.
• PMP preferred.
• Post Graduate Management qualification an advantage.

Company Overview and Core Values:

McDermott is a premier, fully integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions—from the wellhead to the storage tank—to transport and transform natural resources into the products the world needs today.

At McDermott, we hold all employees accountable to follow our 5 core values.

• Integrity – we maintain a firm adherence to legal and ethical conduct.
• One Team – we are one company, where everyone is equally important.
• Go Beyond – we seek courageous and creative solutions.
• Well-Being – we promote all forms of well-being.
• Commitment – we are reliable and dependable in delivering a quality solution.

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