Engineering Manager 2019 NWCS

Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Title: Engineering Manager
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: 0 - 25%
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Construction Services, LLC is a subsidiary of the North Wind Group, an Alaskan Native Corporation that provides a full range of construction services. These services include but not limited to Design/Bid/Build, Design/Build and renovation of facilities and infrastructures, vertical/horizonal construction, and large civil earthwork projects in the federal sectors. We have significant internal design capabilities which makes us unique and competitive as well as self-performance capabilities. Being one of the fastest growing companies among its peers has created many employment opportunities along with many career paths. Projects range in size, scope, and complexity from $1M to $100M. The North Wind Construction Services teams are dedicated to the successful completion of projects, excellent customer service, and provide fantastic benefits. Strong financial performance along with $450M in bonding has created a very stable well balanced sustainable company with great future growth potential..

Job Description

The Engineering Manager manages all phases of projects with scopes that may include engineering, applied science, procurement, construction and or operations; and with significant potential risk, complexity, manpower requirements and/or contract value. The EM is accountable to APTIM Project and Corporate Management and to the client for the project team's performance. The EM must adhere to APTIM's Project Management Policy and work in accordance with APTIM Project Management Procedures and the principles of The Collaborative Way®.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Has a complete understanding of the Contract and the "as-sold" scope of work and budget, and communicates them to the project team
• May be responsible for management of multiple projects and project activities via the assigned Engineering staff
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls the project in accordance with APTIM's established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements
• Provides leadership, direction and coordination for subordinate engineers and project team leads
• Adheres to project safety and quality programs
• Reviews project plans and manages project scope, budget and schedule in accordance with the contract and the project's safety, quality, technical and financial goals
• Through active risk management, protects the Company from unnecessary risks
• Ensures that the project meets or exceeds technical performance expectations
• Ensures that potential project scope, schedule or budget changes are immediately identified and communicated to the PM
• Supervises project activities through subordinate engineers and technical staff
• Oversees activities of technical and administrative support, and ensures that deliverables are produced on schedule and within budget
• Has in-depth functional expertise and broad business knowledge.
• Applies technical and managerial expertise to improve effectiveness and provide guidance to project team members
• Reviews project staffing needs and works with HR and Recruiting to fill the open positions
• Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual technical problems that cross functional lines
• Develops business plans to achieve functional or cross-functional objectives
• Functions as seller-doer, develops relationships with key internal/external customers to identify emerging needs
• Supports business development activities and may serve as a proposal manager, prepare proposals, and coordinate contract negotiations
• Represents the project and the company to clients
• Builds project team effectiveness and collaboration
• May provide support for a program of projects and be the point of contract for a specific contract
• Must be proficient with communications (written and verbal). Will lead discussions with the client as well as Aptim Management.
• Establishes operational objectives and work plans and delegates assignments to assigned staff.
• Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies/project procedures that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have company-wide effect
• Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of project/contract objectives
• Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Establishes and assures adherence to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
• Serve as the primary POC with the client for resolution of technical issues, coordinate with subcontractors for impacts of design changes, and lead the development of any required contract change proposals
• Track and report to project team and client the status of open items such as RFIs, EIs, and CCPs.

Basic Qualifications

• Project Management Profession (PMP) certification desired
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required in TN (or ability to obtain)
• In depth knowledge, training or certification in industry codes such as API-650, API-653, API-570, ASME B31.3, ACI, NFPA, NEC, etc.
• Demonstrated experience managing firm fixed price projects
• DOE project experience highly preferred
• Large scale construction experience 15 years highly preferred with a broad based technical background in civil, structural, process and mechanical projects

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline 1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.