Principal Tech Services Specialist

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.

Key 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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