Job Overview:
The Principal Tech Services Specialist is 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.
Salary Range: $162,006 - $211,519 CAD. The range provided is for contracted hours only. In addition, McDermott offers a competitive total rewards package, including project up-lift and bonuses.
ResponsibilitiesKey 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
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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About UsFor more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent
- Approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in construction
- Intermediate knowledge of construction procedures, progress systems, material management systems, document management and timekeeping systems
- Ability to promote and drive work process and culture change on projects
- Leadership skills
- Advanced understanding of construction sequencing and construction techniques
- Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines, troubleshoot, and resolve issues
- Demonstrated integrity, strong work ethic, and professionalism
- Energetic, positive disposition with a can-do attitude
- Project-focused, values-oriented, and results-driven
- Advanced MS Office skills, specifically Excel and Access
What We Do
McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach to design and build infrastructure solutions to responsibly transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today. From concept to commissioning, our expertise and comprehensive solutions deliver certainty, innovation and added value to energy projects around the world. It is called the “One McDermott Way.” Operating in over 54 countries, McDermott’s locally-focused and globally-integrated resources include approximately 40,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world. To learn more, visit www.mcdermott.com.
