Senior Project Manager

Job Overview:The Senior Project Manager is responsible for foreseeing project opportunities and issues and adjusting strategies to embrace or mitigate them. They directly influence and negotiate with clients and suppliers regularly. The Senior Project Manager has bottom-line accountability for the financial and technical success of the project or area of project responsibility. They are responsible for the pursuit, capture, and management of all phases of medium and/or complex projects. They are accountable for the financial and technical success of the project, and they lead Project and/or Discipline Managers to achieve project objectives. Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably. For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries. Essential Qualifications and Education:Bilingual (Spanish and English)EPC PM: 15+ years relevant industry experience (Min. 8 years as a PM); FEED PM: 10+ years relevant industry experience (Min. 5 years as a FEED PM)Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in a relevant Engineering discipline (Civil, Mechanical, Ocean, Naval, Architecture, etc.) or Construction Management Post Graduate Management qualification an advantageAbility to develop Project’s Execution strategy, Profit Plan, and objectives to ensure efficient and effective implementation, aligned with McDermott Policies, overall business strategy, and objectivesTechnical competency in the subject matter of the Project to be able to manage the implications of technical challenges and selection of key project team members Effective and efficient communication skillsCapacity to maintain a working knowledge of the project as part of overall Project accountability and ensure implementation of required corrective actionsData analytics-focused in support of tracking and trending of Project Performance Ability to assist Project Directors in problem-solving and conflict resolution Ability to provide recommendations to the Operations group in the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous improvement processAbility to understand and be able to communicate the link between the Project and corporate needs Champion implementation and adherence to McDermott’s Processes, Procedures, and tools on the Project Ability to strategies and foresee potential issues Knowledgeable/insight into work planning, schedule, cost controls, risk management, progress measurement, and forecasting to drive the Project and its financial performanceDigital transformation focused - Demand organization’s support with digital solutions on the project as part of innovation, and continuous improvement processes Understanding of EPC contracts and contracting strategies with the ability to communicate contract requirements to the Project TeamAbility to empower and empathize with team members#LI-CA1#LI-DNIKey Tasks and Responsibilities:Manage Lump Sum Turnkey EPC or EPFI (Engineer Procure Construct, or Engineer Procure Fabricate and Install) Projects in the range of $100m to $500m (typical)EPFC Phase- Responsible for all matters pertaining to the project and project execution in accordance with the contract and the project’s HSE, project security, quality, schedule, and financial goalsAccountable to McDermott management and the client for McDermott team performanceMaintain the authority to direct the Project Team within the bounds of McDermott policy and engage Senior Management for resolution of project issues and conflictsMay be assigned during the Precontract phase to manage the preparation of the Proposal in coordination with the Commercial teamDuring the Proposal phase, responsible for oversight of the Estimate preparation, associated support documentation, preparation of Bid and Project execution strategy, and will lead the Risk and Opportunity management program, among other activitiesAct as McDermott’s principal representative, responsible for all matters pertaining to the FEED execution effort in accordance with the contract and the project’s HSE, quality, schedule, and financial goalsHold accountability for the development of FEED Win-it strategyThe FEED Project Manager is McDermott’s principal representative who is responsible for all matters pertaining to the FEED execution effort in accordance with the contract and the project’s HSE, quality, schedule, and financial goalsMaintain accountability for the development of FEED Win-it strategyHold accountability to McDermott management and the client for McDermott’s team performance.Maintain authority to direct the FEED team within the bounds of McDermott policy and have access to Senior Management for the resolution of project issues and conflictsMay manage a discrete portion of a larger projectManage and execute all phases of the projectProvide strategic Leadership of the Project (or pursuit)Represent the company in front of the Client and is responsible for client satisfactionHas bottom-line responsibility for all aspects of the performance of the project (technical, schedule, costs, quality, and safety)Ensure projects comply with BMS policies and legal requirementsDeliver the project at as-sold GP (or better) and responsible for accurate forecastingManage project risks and opportunitiesEstablish a high-performance safety cultureMay be assigned to lead a bid team, execute capture strategy, and lead technical & commercial bid efforts in conjunction with the Proposal & Estimating departmentManage all phases of a project or a discrete portion of a larger projectDeliver the Project by the approved budget and baseline scheduleEnsure the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the Quality Management System Ensuring the Project activities adhere to the requirements of the HSE Management SystemDevelop, approve, and implement the Project Execution PlanOversee the planning and resource allocation of personnel throughout the projectDefine role, responsibilities, and authorities for reportedEffectively delegates authority and responsibilityEnsure that the Main Contract and Subcontracts are correctly administered, including an agreement to the variations in the scope of workEstablish & maintain relationships with the Client & SubcontractorsDrive the resolution of issues or conflicts between departments or with the ClientMonitor and manage the project risk profile with the assistance of relevant departmentsEnsure compliance with the contract in all aspectsPrepare and issue reports to the Client by contract requirementsLiaise with the Client and key subcontractors as requiredArrange and attend meetings with the Client and subcontractors as requiredEnsure that all written documentation required under the contract is prepared and submitted on time and by contract requirementsEnsure that all QA and HSE policies and practices are properly administered and executedMeet all personnel training requirementsProperly administer the contract, especially the protection of our contractual rights, and maximization of the opportunities, including negotiation of variations to the scope of workOversee the management of changeEnsure robust decision-making process is utilized and recordedOversee contingency planning and lessons learned for the Engineering, Fabrication, Construction, and Installation scopeProperly perform closeout activities, and submit documents as required by the contract and Closeout ProcedureOwn and lead the implementation, enforcement, and verification of compliance with all McDermott policies and proceduresEnsure employees understand their responsibility and authority to effectively implement the requirements of all McDermott policies and proceduresEnsure the timely completion of all mandatory training by themselves and their teamsFull timePosting Date: 2026-06-02