Principal Tech Services Specialist

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McDermott is hiring a Principal Tech Services Specialist responsible for interpreting internal or external business issues and recommending best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Tech Services-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Tech Services Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Tech Services. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Tech Services as well as broad knowledge of the Tech Services discipline within the Onshore Construction function.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Assist the Construction Manager in all issues pertaining to all site-related activities, as directed

Assist the General Superintendent in all matters relating to engineering Information

Keep the Construction Manager and General Superintendent properly informed of the engineering and construction changes and their resolutions

Assist on the preparation of Site Change Orders

Coordinate with the Completions Manager on discipline activities

Coordinate with Site QA/QC Manager on final inspection and punch list

Supervise the Site Document Management Department and ensure that project personnel adhere to correspondence and filing system guidelines

Facilitate preparation of drawings for special construction equipment, scaffolds, workstations, and construction aids

Arrange for procurement, fabrication, and installation of the required items

Manage all correspondence concerning questions or issues between Engineering and Construction through a Request for Information (RFI) system for document tracking and control

Close out all RFIs and incorporate into the turnover systems for care and custody to the Client

Capture progress daily in WorkFace Planning software from information provided by Foremen/General Foremen

Conduct weekly planning meetings with their Superintendents to determine work to be executed in the upcoming three weeks

Generate weekly work plans on an IWP level with General Foremen/Superintendents’ direct input and record them in the WorkFace Planning system

Request material by submitting WRFIs by IWP to material management prior to the execution date and tracking material delivery

Record and communicate Lessons Learned captured on IWPs

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent

Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction

Intermediate knowledge of company construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems

Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on company’s projects

Leadership skills

Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques

A self-confident team player who is comfortable dealing with people at all levels in the organization

Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues

Respected for uncompromising integrity, work ethic, and professionalism

Energetic with a positive and enthusiastic disposition, possessing a can-do attitude

Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven

Advanced MS Office skills, specifically with Excel and Access

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