AFRY is an international engineering, design, and advisory company. We support our clients through delivering solutions and progressing sustainability and digitalization for generations to come. Our dedicated team of over 18,000 experts, across 40 countries on 5 continents, provides strategic and operational knowledge and advice across the value chain, underpinned by deep expertise and professional insights. AFRY USA supports process industry clients in Pulp & Paper, Mining & Metals, Food & Beverage, Chemicals, and Biorefining. Our expertise and know-how add value to our client’s investments at every stage of their lifecycle, from sustaining CAPEX to large capital projects.

Making Future is about creating an impact and driving sustainable change.

Our service offerings cover the entire project lifecycle, from corporate strategies to engineering studies and estimates, through implementation engineering, construction support, and commissioning and start-up services. We provide to our client’s world-class project deliveries, market insights & strategies, and operational efficiency improvement evaluations. Best-in-class management and technical consulting, multi-disciplinary engineering design, on-site support, project, and construction management services are our key offerings.

Welcome to a world engineered by AFRY.

Join a future-driven company focusing on creating sustainable solutions for society. With AFRY, you will be able to explore a variety of opportunities and challenges. We believe in succeeding together – making a difference when we pull in the same direction – with colleagues, clients, and partners. You will be part of a global, inclusive, and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. We respect each other and have fun at work. At AFRY, you can be yourself.

Lead the successful overall delivery of client projects for AFRY, with designated authority and responsibility for the project throughout the duration of the contract.

SCOPE:

• Develop written project plans to establish the project “charter” definition, the scope of work, cost, and schedule parameters.
• Manage the project in accordance with AFRY USA LLC’s Project Management Procedures and the contractual agreement with the client.
• · Ensure compliance with scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Serve as client liaison, including initiating and participating in meetings and conferences, having the authority to speak for the company.
• · Supervise personnel assigned to the project team. Direct supervision may include project engineers, discipline engineers, other engineering consultants, home office and/or resident construction management, and project support service personnel including procurement, project control, estimating, scheduling and administration.
• Continuously monitor the project status, keeping the client and AFRY management informed of developments that may affect scope, schedule, budget, quality, financial performance, and client relations.
• Participate in the negotiation of contract changes with the client.
• Ensure proper documentation of meetings, agreements, and conversations that may affect contract commitments.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, marketing material, and sales technical presentations.
• Prepare a Project Procedures Manual, Design Criteria Document, and/or Field Procedure Manual, if appropriate, and other project controls to encompass all phases of the work.
• Assist Department Managers and Client Relations staff with client contracts, presentations, and qualification material.
• Coordinate the receipt of all information coming into the office on a project and disseminate it to the design team and others as appropriate.
• Coordinate the work with other engineering disciplines, where required, for project continuity.
• Monitor/report performance for scope, schedule, and cost, including KPIs for earned value and resources.

RELATIONSHIPS:

On a project-specific basis, this position will report to a Designated Executive Sponsor. Working relationships will exist with all areas of the firm utilizing in-house talent on a project basis. The position may report to more than one Executive Sponsor at any given time.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must possess in-depth knowledge and a working background

               a. project management principles

               b. Front End Loading work process

               c. Capital project delivery models (Epcm, EPC, EPS, etc)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/architectural discipline or equivalent combination of academic training and related engineering experience.
• Prefer 15+ years of engineering experience with a minimum of 10 years managing engineering and/or construction projects.
• Familiarity with project accounting, estimating, and scheduling procedures and systems is preferred.
• Professional registration as an engineer or architect is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to make effective presentations to clients and technical groups.
• Strong computer-based skills in relevant software programs, such as Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, Outlook, and Windows.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:

Highly accountable with the ability to handle multiple projects, or one large project, works well under pressure, both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should be hardworking, possess demonstrated analytical skills, and be available to travel as required to fit project needs.

AFRY USA offers you:

• Competitive performance-oriented compensation
• Competitive benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, identity theft,  401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and holidays
• Opportunity to work with recognized global industry leaders within AFRY
• Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds
• A firm that believes by working together we can create a new energy era in which the world can become more sustainable
• Various forms of flexibility to help you integrate your life with your professional commitments
• You must have the right to live and work in the United States of America

At AFRY, we believe that having the best people attracts the best projects, and having the best projects attracts the best people. We work in a global environment with a strong focus on the needs of our local clients

As part of your online application process, please provide a CV and covering letter stating why you want to work for AFRY. We only accept online applications.

AFRY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.