JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : PROJECT ENGINEER (Seoul Office)

JOB OBJECTIVE :

To maximize value creation to the Company through successful execution of assigned projects by maximizing the project profit margin and delivering to the satisfaction of the customer.

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES AND DUTIES :

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects according to the contract, especially cost, delivery and quality. Must take complete ownership of assigned projects.
• Timely delivery of the project. Establish the schedule and continuously monitor throughout the project and identify when activities are delayed and take immediate action to recover the delay.
• Report project progress or problems in a timely manner and proactively seek or propose solutions. Must be extremely responsive to prevent delay and resolve problems during the project.
• Manage project costs to ensure project profit is maximized. Regular updating of project finance reports and reporting of forecast gross margin.
• Effective and ultra-responsive communication with the client for all matters related to the project especially problem resolution. Attend all client meetings. Provide regular reports.
• Develop a positive and professional relationship with the client to ensure repeat business.
• Maintain close cooperation and continuous dialogue with assigned project team including; engineering, SCM, DCC, construction and QA/QC to ensure schedule is met.
• Participate in weekly project meetings to ensure activities are completed on time and future activities are well planned and coordinated with all project team members. Proactively seek solutions to resolve any issues and/or report to management as necessary.
• Review and manage contract documents and ensure correct information flow to various depts. Must have a deep understanding of the specifications applicable to the contract. Ensure all specification and requirements, including revisions, are shared with the project team. Coordinate with DCC.
• Documentation to clients must be delivered in a timely manner according to project requiring the coordination of engineering, vendors, SCM and DCS. Final documentation must be closed out immediately after project completion.
• Manage client changes to ensure all reasonable costs are recovered in a Variation Order, and timely implementation of the change. This requires a deep understanding of the technical requirements of the project. Maintain VO register and ensure timely approval.
• With the support of SCM, manage all suppliers ensuring; correctness of purchase orders, timely receipt of documentation and dissemination to project team including revision management. Ensure timely return of documentation to suppliers, ensure testing and inspection performed according to ITP and timely delivery of equipment.
• Manage the fabrication subcontractor to ensure timely delivery either directly, or via appointed construction supervisor.
• Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure all inspections are performed according to ITP and specifications.
• Tracking & expediting milestone payments from clients in coordination with finance team.
• Strict adherence to Company policies including; Code of Conduct, Approval Matrix, QMS and HSE.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability :

• Results driven. Thorough approach to resolving issues.
• Creative, resourceful and "hands on" in overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.
• High degree of client focus.
• Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communicator in both Korean and English, written and spoken.
• Highly organized and capable to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Leadership to coordinate and facilitate small workgroups (project team) to ensure timely and accurate deliverables.
• Highly skilled in project management tools including; project scheduling, ITP, MDS, Procurement Planning, construction management etc.
• Broad multidiscipline engineering knowledge. Must be capable of contributing and supporting all engineering functions to resolve issues and ensure .
• Engineering Degree or equivalent.

Relationships - Internally :

• Working very closely with engineering team assigned to the project.
• Working with Supply Chain Team and Document Controller assigned to the project.
• Seek clarification from Sales & BD Dept for VO negotiation and other matter related to sale.
• Seek support from fellow project engineers.

RELATIONSHIPS - Externally :

• Any client representative associated with the project especially; project or package manager.
• Suppliers and subcontractors related to the project.

Special Circumstances :

Successful performance requires long working hours as necessary. May require frequent travel/visit to fabrication yards during fabrication stage. Some travel necessary for client and vendor meetings, however infrequent.