Lead Engineering Project Specialist

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Summary
Directly assists division management on special assignments and projects involving a wide variety of complex technical or operational improvement functions, and develops, coordinates, and directs the implementation of special technical or operational management initiatives or projects that cross divisions and/or functions.Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and represents divisional management in technical and administrative matters, performing specialized assignments as directed.
• Directs and facilitates divisional projects, technical and/or operational efforts that cross divisions/functions, including the application of sound management techniques to reduce costs and improve operations.
• Functions as a divisional project lead, which may involve responsibility for coordinating some of the work of specific individuals and providing direction to them in connection with divisional projects that span across divisions.
• Coordinates the technical or operational efforts of management, including evaluation of technical or operational objectives and programs to determine compatibility with divisional directives.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements within the division in efficiency of services performed.
• Utilizes best-practice and innovative processes to define, coordinate, and implement procedural changes to assure cost-effective operations throughout the division.
• Negotiates agreements and/or obtains approvals for divisional improvement programs.
• Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of functional programs in relation to established goals.
• Interacts with divisional management to formulate and implement strategies necessary to meet divisional objectives.
• Represents divisional management, as directed, in meetings or appropriate functions.
• May act as a direct customer interface on assigned projects.
• Develops project plans to identify resources necessary to deliver divisional objectives on schedule and within budget.
• Monitors the progress of projects, reports results, and initiates corrective action as required.
• May perform other duties as required.
• Conducts activities in a safe and healthy manner and works in accordance with established HS&E requirements to ensure the protection of employees, the public, and the environment.
• Takes actions necessary to "stop" work when an unsafe condition or action is identified.You Must Have
  
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Eight years of experience in a functional role.
  • Ability obtain and maintain Department of Energy Q-Level Clearance which requires U.S. CitizenshipWe Value
    
    • Prior supervisory and project management experience preferred.
    • Highly effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and group leadership skills are required.
    • Must have effective, proven ability in decision making, problem solving, and influencing others.
    • Certain positions within this classification may require a particular expertise or knowledge.
    • Functional expert in a primary specialty with substantial subject matter experience.Additional Information
      JOB ID: 1388Remote Eligibility: HybridTravel Required: 0-10%Hourly/Salary: SalaryRelocation Available: Yes

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