Project Engineer

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About the job:
Kent is looking for a Project Engineer to be based in the Houston, TX office to support our FEL1 / FEL2 projects and Advisory Services engagements.

You will support the execution of appraisal & concept select phase projects and Advisory services engagements within Kent’s Houston offices. You will act as the primary contact for clients regarding performance or non-performance of assigned projects and foster strong relationships leading to growth in project portfolios.

You will create and maintain an attitude of leadership towards the project team with respect to overall management activities including; quality assurance, engineering, planning and controls, to achieve a quality project while respecting the established budget and schedule objectives.

Skills and Responsibilities:
Project Execution Support the Project Manager and Multidiscipline Engineers to deliver all projects to established targets (schedule, cost, and quality) and client expectations. Perform the Project Engineering activities to support the Client’s strategic objectives for the project scope. Perform the activities for the fast-track projects being developed to ensure the necessary level of technical definition is being efficiently delivered to meet the client’s needs. Support the Project Manager to ensure that Kent’s contractual obligations towards the Client are met. Support the Project Manager to ensure that necessary tools and methodologies are developed to support project execution. Support the Project Manager to ensure that all project reporting requirements, both internal and external, are met. Support the Project Manager to manage and resolve project challenges through structured decision making. Support the Project Manager to develop project execution strategies for all projects. Support the Project Manager to develop a Project Execution Plan and Quality Plan as agreed with the Client. Support the Project Manager to ensure that project execution is adhering to the appropriate standards and procedures. Support the Project Manager to ensure appropriate cost and schedule controls are in place for each client. Support the Project Manager to establish and chair monthly project review meetings. Support the Project Manager to establish appropriate communication systems (e.g. meeting structures) to ensure that all required data and information necessary for the execution of projects are made available. Support the Project Manager to ensure cost estimates are developed for each contracted scope of work. Participate in the development and/or roll-out of new or improved project management tools, systems and/or work processes. Business Development and Strategy Support the leadership team in the planning/development of future work with existing clients. Participate with Business Development team to solicit work from new and existing clients. Assign or take on Proposal Management as required, in the case a PE or PM is assigned provide oversight to them for proposal work. Be involved to review and give input to new contract terms with clients and sub-contractors. Provide input into the strategic plan for FEL1 / FEL2 when it comes to: New Clients New work and areas of responsibility with existing clients New stand-alone projects Continuity of work for Kent into FEED/FEL3 stages Procedures and Guidelines to be followed. In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Your knowledge/skills, education, and experience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related technical degree from a four-year college or university required. Minimum 6 years direct work experience in an engineering capacity. Prior experience in execution of FEL1/FEL2 projects preferred. In depth understanding of the Energy industry. Understanding of the engineering and construction industry by way of experience in past employment with EPC companies or clients. Self-starter with hands-on approach and out-of-the-box thinking in development of project execution strategies that win projects. Experience and proficient in stage gate process.
Communication: Strong team player with exceptional communication and organization skills; focal point of all owner communication. Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies: Demonstrate the leadership required to affect positive change, integrity and 100% responsibility for project results. Escalate project staffing concerns to the Kent Leadership Team. Participate in the implementation of Kent’s strategic tactics. Facilitate manpower levelling for the workload. Provide direct feedback and follow up on any corrective actions required to performance issues in engineering disciplines that hinder project performance. HSSEQ: The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.