Project Lead

The Assistant Project Lead position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager achieve the project objectives by managing execution, scope, schedule, budget, and other project functions. To perform this position effectively, the Project Lead position requires strong characteristics in project management knowledge, performance, and interpersonal behavior. This position receives guidance and direction from the Project Manager and Director of Projects, and is responsible for small to medium project component assignments and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project components assigned from the Project Manager consisting of cross-functional assignments and teams of varying complexity and small to medium size with basic supervision.
• Support project initiation efforts by contributing to proposals and tenders through development of presentations, pricing, contracts, and technical specifications.
• Develop and/or oversee project planning documents including but not limited to project execution plans, scope of work, project schedule, cost estimates and project budgets, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Direct and manage execution of assigned project team members for project components including engineers, project controls, contract administrators, inspectors, quality assurance, project specialists, and drilling operations. Ensure work is performed in a safe manner in all aspects of the project.
• Assumes active role in project interface through distribution of information and management of stakeholder expectations.
• Serve as a primary contact for communication between the client, contractors, and internal organizations by conveying technical, schedule, and financial information in a timely and professional manner.
• Help foster a positive and rewarding environment for the project team to effectively execute project objectives.
• Monitor and control project work through performance reporting, schedule maintenance, and cost/budgeting analysis.
• Perform integrated change control through scope verification, quality monitoring, risk management, and contract administering.
• Close project or phase through customer/sponsor acceptance, closing procurements, archiving relevant project documents, and documenting lessons learned.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS may include the following: 

• Active role in personal career development through coaching and mentoring with project team leaders.
• Support business development through the creation of long-term value for internal business units from customers, markets, and relationships.
• Remain abreast of current technological progress to ensure the Company’s products and services remain marketable and competitive.