Project Manager

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.

About the role

A mid-to-high level project management role managing $5MM-$10MM capital projects. This position works independently and requires strong knowledge of engineering and boiler plant work practices. Responsibilities include managing the design, procurement, fabrication, installation, and start-up of air pollution control technology projects, potentially handling multiple simultaneous projects.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly review and become familiar with all project contracts and supporting documents to determine scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, risks, and resource requirements.
• Prepare and maintain the project scope, schedule, budget, and project files, ensuring compliance with project specifications and business needs.
• Prepare detailed conceptual design and equipment requirements, including pressure and flow basis, and provide engineering inputs for detailed design. Perform detail design, develop the BOM, and review drawings for accuracy.
• Oversee project details, including design, drawings, change orders, purchase orders, equipment shipping, fabrication, testing, startup, and optimization.
• Ensure all equipment and services meet applicable codes and standards for design, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate the project team, which may include Sales, process engineers, project engineers, technicians, electrical/instruments/controls engineers, field start-up teams, vendors, consultants, and the client.
• Make field visits as required to observe work, review progress, resolve issues, and attend project meetings; may support power plant critical outages requiring extended hours and durations of up to 4 weeks.
• Communicate and document project status through reports, budget analysis, meeting minutes, logs, action lists, and other required records; ensure all records are appropriately archived.
• Continually assess risks and adjust execution to avoid or mitigate negative consequences.
• Maintain awareness of technical developments in assigned areas; recommend new products or improved sources for goods and services.
• Ensure adherence to Fuel Tech policies, procedures, safety plans, quality practices, and assigned goals.
• Perform the job in a safe and responsible manner, abiding by all laws, codes, and site-specific work rules while striving to satisfy the client with performance and results.
• Functionally direct the approach and duties of others on a project without direct supervision.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Construction Management; Master’s degree or PM certification is desirable.
• First-hand experience with OFA, SNCR, and SCR is desirable.
• Proficiency with project management, spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing software.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of project management or project engineering experience with increasing responsibilities and proficiency in capital projects.

Skills

• Technical Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of project management tools and methods. 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 process industry standards and safety codes (e.g., AWS D1.1, ASME B31, NFPA 85, UBC).
• Abilities: Work with little supervision; develop project execution plans that eliminate or manage risks and meet objectives. Transfer project scope into a work breakdown structure, schedule, budget, and resource loading requirement. Accurately track and forecast project costs. Apply design principles and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to command authority and influence others at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Business Acumen: Ability to make appropriate decisions independently that address both technical and business dimensions.
• Language and Presentation Skills: Effectively present information, deliver presentations, and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, skilled trades, and the public. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Analytical: Synthesize information, collect and research data, and apply workflows, checklists, work instructions, and procedures. Prioritize and solve practical problems using good engineering judgment during the life of a project.
• Communication: Speak and write clearly, articulate technical issues with clarity, and understand verbal and written instructions. Effective under tight deadlines or critical project situations. Keep management informed of higher-level issues and understand the importance of timely communications.
• Design: Follow standards and instructions, generate creative solutions, and apply solid documentation and organization to design deliverables. Maintain keen awareness of detail and understanding of current design codes.
• Problem Solving: Gather and analyze key information to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Anticipate bottlenecks and create paths forward to minimize impacts.
• Excellence and Quality Management: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Experience with industry design standards and codes.
• Judgment: Display good engineering judgment and decision-making skills.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plan work activities without daily supervision. Plan for additional resources and organize or schedule other people and their tasks.

Travel Requirements

Travel is less than 25% but may involve extended periods of two weeks in the field and/or international travel to support critical outage projects with extended work hours. May require work in hot, dirty environments for periods of time.