Manager of Projects

External Description

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Audubon is currently seeking a Manager of Projects to join our team in our Houston, TX Office. Manager of Projects is accountable for the overall performance of project management execution and guidance of a designated group of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, and Project Administrators within the assigned Execution Center ( EC ).

The primary focus of the Manager of Projects is the oversight of project execution, budget & schedule adherence, quality, resource management, and talent development of project personnel.

The Manager of Projects is jointly responsible for the achievement of all financial and non-financial goals and workshare objectives of the organization.

This position reports directly to the Director of Projects.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide a safe workplace for all employees and clients; Enforce a 0% tolerance rule.
• Responsible for recruitment, supervision, management, development, and retention of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, and Project Administrators.
• Assigns Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Coordinators, and Project Administrators to projects with input from Business Unit Managers.
• Responsible for all hiring, promotions, terminations, compensation changes, approval of leave request, timesheet and expense approval, and assignment of appropriate billing rate for staff in their reporting structure.
• Monitor and manage project HVEC targets for project execution
• Responsible for coaching, training, development, and performance management of staff.
• Coordinate technical training and development, including mentoring and technical support.
• Responsible for utilization of staff and creating and maintaining department budget.
• Hybrid role with 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
• Work with the Director of Projects to plan, develop, and approve operational policies, programs, procedures, and processes in concert with general policies.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are understood and implemented by project staff.
• Conduct regular Project Management Meetings focused on continued development / training, shared learnings, etc.
• Review proposals for adherence to company policies, expectations, executing philosophies, and good practice.
• Auditing the health of all projects that are being managed by staff within their EC. This includes regular (bi-weekly minimum) project status reviews which should cover (cost, schedule, scope adherence, change orders, client reporting, and audit findings as a minimum).
• Participates in monthly management review of selected projects.
• Establishes reporting metrics and requirements for projects depending on scope, client, Business Unit, risk, etc.
• Review Project Manager Project Dashboards to ensure adherence to BU Gross Margin targets.
• Continuously focuses on efficient project execution in order to maximizing project success, as defined at project kick-off which includes but is not limited to, workshare, profitability, schedule, etc.
• Responsible for weekly reporting to Director of Projects.
• May interact with clients and assist with the support activities to further develop Audubon relationships.
• Function as a Project Director / Manager on certain projects with 100% utilization target.
• May act as Account Manager or Project Director for certain clients.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience and / or training as a PM in the Oil & Gas Industry or related business segment preferred.

PE License or PMP Certification preferred.

• Exemplary communication and leadership skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Scheduling and Estimating techniques and programs.
30+ days ago