Project Manager, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists

Project Manager Company Overview

Fuel Tech Inc. (FTI) is a leading technology company engaged in the worldwide development and application of multi-pollutant emissions control systems, enabling customers to produce energy in a cost-effective and environmentally sustainable manner. Our technologies are applied to units where coal, natural gas, heavy oil, biomass, municipal waste, and other fuels are utilized. With more than 20 years of experience and over 1,000 APC system installations worldwide, we engineer custom-designed systems to meet our customers' specific requirements.

A mid-to-high level project management role ($5MM-$10MM Capital Projects) that works independently and requires a very strong knowledge of engineering, and boiler plant work practices. Generally assigned to manage the design, procurement, fabrication, installation and start-up of various air pollution control technology projects and may require the management of one or more simultaneous projects.

• Thoroughly reviews and becomes familiar with all project contracts and supporting documents to determine the scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, risks and resource requirements.
• Prepares and maintains the project scope, schedule, budget, project files and assures that it is in compliance with project specifications and business needs.
• Prepares detailed conceptual design and equipment requirements including pressure and flow basis; and engineering inputs for detailed design. Able to perform detail design, develop the BOM and review drawings for accuracy,
• Oversees project details, including design, drawings, change orders, purchase orders, equipment shipping, fabrication, testing, startup and optimization.
• Assures that all equipment and services meet applicable codes and standards for design, safety and quality.
• Coordinates the project team, which may include Sales, process engineers, project engineers, technicians, electrical/instruments/controls engineer, field start-up team, vendors and consultants, and the client.
• Make field visits as required to observe work, review progress, resolve issues and attend project meetings; may be assigned to support power plant critical outages that require extended hours and long duration of up to 4 weeks.
• Communicates and documents project status through project reports, budget analysis, meeting minutes, logs, action lists and all other required communications and records; and assures that all records are appropriately archived.
• Continually assesses risks and adjusts execution to avoid or mitigate negative consequences.
• Maintains an awareness of technical developments in assigned areas. Recommends new products or improved sources for goods and services to the supervisor.
• Ensures the adherence to Fuel Tech policies, procedures, affirmative action, equal opportunity policies, safety plans, quality practices and assigned goals.
• Always performs the job in a safe and responsible manner; abiding by all laws, codes and site‑specific work rules; and striving to satisfy the client with performance and results.
• Does not directly supervise employees but may be required to functionally direct the approach and duties of others on a project.

Knowledge:
Intermediate knowledge of project management tools and methods. A clear understanding of power plant equipment and operations. Significant experience with the selection of pumps, valves, instrumentation, electrical equipment and controls in a given design. Practical experience with the process industry standards and safety codes, e.g. AWS D1.1, ASME B31., NFPA 85 and UBC.

• Works with little supervision and oversight; develops project execution plans that eliminate or manage project risks and meet objectives.
• Able to transfer a project scope into a work breakdown structure, schedule, budget and resource loading requirement.
• Capable of accurately tracking and forecasting project costs.
• Applies design principles.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.

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