Project Interface Coordinator Communications and Security

Job Description

Job Description

Project Interface Coordinator – Communications and Security

POSITION DESCRIPTION

MUST HAVE COMMUNICATIONS & SECURITY EXPERIENCE. Your responsibilities will encompass essential project and engineering management duties, emphasizing the establishment of an execution framework that aligns with interface management responsibilities, safety, and quality.

Interface management/coordination in projects is crucial for ensuring that different components of a project work together seamlessly. It focuses on managing the interactions between various project scopes, which might include different systems, teams, or contractors.

This includes:

• Defining Interfaces: This involves identifying and defining the points of interaction between different components of the construction project, such as between electrical and mechanical systems or between construction phases.
• Coordination and Communication: Ensuring that there is clear communication and coordination between different teams or systems that interact. This might involve regular meetings, detailed documentation, and the use of collaborative tools.
• Resolving Conflicts: Interface management also includes resolving conflicts that arise from overlapping work or misalignments between different scopes of the project. This can involve mediation and adjustments to schedules or plans.
• Documentation: Keeping detailed records of how interfaces are managed is important. This documentation helps in understanding the flow of the project and is crucial for resolving any disputes that may arise.
• Risk Management: Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with interfaces can prevent delays and cost overruns. This involves anticipating potential issues and planning mitigation strategies. Effective interface engineering and management can help in reducing project risks, improving efficiency, and ensuring that the project is completed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Interface Management Excellence:

• Lead the development of interface management strategy and plan, identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in a structured manner.
• Define the approach to identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces, ensuring an organized process.
• Maintain the interface system of record and interface tables/matrices with the most current, accurate information regarding status of interface agreements and interface points.
• Schedule and lead regular meetings and teleconferences to achieve alignment or enhance information sharing for each respective scope of interfaces.
• The Interface Coordinator must work with the Fluor project team, Client, and external stakeholders to ensure that both internal and external interfaces are identified, addressed and appropriate procedures are integrated into the overall interface management plan.
• Establish and maintain clear communication channels and protocols for each respective scope interface.
• Schedule and lead regular meetings and teleconferences to achieve alignment and enhance information sharing.
• Proactively initiate actions to expedite interfacing technical contacts and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define interface requirements and expectations.
• Present and explain interface management work processes to relevant internal and external stakeholders, including Fluor project teams, clients, licensors, EPC contractors, third parties, and government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have Communiations & Security experience.
• EPC experience (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction).
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening.
• Proactive and goal-oriented with the initiative to positively influence events.
• Proficient in problem-solving, particularly in complex project or business environments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify potential solutions.
• Technical and business writing proficiency.
• Basic computer and software skills, including word processing, email, spreadsheets, and electronic presentations.
• Establish and maintain high standards of self-performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks.
• Set and maintain high standards for project interface management in terms of quality, timeliness, and overall success.

Additional Considerations:

• International project or area management experience in diverse cultural environments is highly valued.
• Emphasis on diversity and inclusion initiatives within engineering management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience in a significant project role, demonstrating expertise in interface management, project controls, and design or construction engineering.
• Successful track record as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large or mega-sized engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) projects.
• Certification in project management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), is highly recommended.
• Engineering degree is preferred, will consider highly qualified designers/engineering support specialist.

**Note:**
This role requires travel, with mobility greater than 25%.

LOCATION

Houston, TX or Greenville, SC. Remote work is possible for highly qualified individuals on a case-by-case basis at the client’s discretion.

(Local candidates or willing to relocate at the candidate's expense).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Successful candidates will be able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation. This job posting reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and the descriptions listed do not restrict management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

One (1) year with the possibility of extension/conversion.