Senior Project Engineer

 I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:Directly responsible for the implementation of the project execution plan and all project execution-related activities, including supporting the Project Manager in developing proposals, schedules, updates, and project reporting. Ensuring accurate calculations for rules of credit and earned value analysis for management and reporting. Provides the essential interface between all disciplines by furthering the inter-discipline coordination and works to maintain and update schedule and budget reporting.  II. RESPONSIBILITIES:Directs the development of proposals by assisting the Project Manager.Coordinates all project engineering activities, including setting priorities, budgeting, and schedulingMaintains the internal and external interface registers between the disciplines and the client Ensure that project status reports are updated distributed accordinglyTimely identifies any project conflicts, project schedule risks or slippages, and consequently develops a recovery plan· Identify and manage project changes, variances and corrective actions, as necessary and on timeAwareness, understanding and compliance with Polaris' business policies and proceduresAwareness, understanding and delivery of contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPI) outlined in the Polaris EPC Contracts and Execution StrategiesInterfacing and working directly with Project Controls to ensure accurate and continuous performance management of baseline schedules, progress measurement, forecasts and reporting for the various WBS Scopes of Work, and ensuring delivery of key contract KPI milestonesProactively facilitates the resolution of cross discipline technical issues.Knowledge of and adherence to Polaris' project management systems and procedures relevant to the roleSchedules and facilitates weekly project status meetingsSchedules and participates in the Process Hazards Analysis for projectsEnsures meeting minutes are taken and recordedDeveloping Requestion for Proposal (RFQ) and tracking for all major equipment purchased itemsDevelop Bid Tabs for equipmentFills in for the Project Manager when necessaryOther responsibilities as assigned   III. MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline10+ experience as a Project Engineer in the Petrochemical and/or Refining Industry sector.Preferred experience in an engineering design companyCompetent in relevant technical disciplineExperience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change managementExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProject management skills – estimating, budgeting and scheduling preferredAvailable for short-term travelSkills:o Knowledge and application of Project Management practices and procedureso Ability to provide direction to, lead and supervise otherso Effective Communicationo Leadership and Problem-solvingo Risk Managemento Time Managemento Earned Value Managemento Conflict resolution experienceo Proficiency in project management software and tools   IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:Reports to the Director of Projects   V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift to 40 pounds at times