Project Interface Coordinator

Longenecker & Associates - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Project Interface Coordinator to contribute to our mission supporting our work at Fluor/SRPPF in Houston, TX. L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE's nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. As an Interface Coordinator at our dynamic organization, you will play a pivotal role as the primary liaison between Fluor, clients, and third parties for all non-Fluor furnished services. 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. A quick overview of this includes: Defining Interfaces, Coordination and Communication, Resolving Conflicts, Documentation, and Risk Management. 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Fluor, clients, and third parties for all non-Fluor furnished services.
• Lead the development of interface management strategy and plan, identifying, documenting, and closing out interfaces in a structured manner.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proactively initiate actions to expedite interfacing technical contacts and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering Discipline is preferred.
• 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.
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance.
• US Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement