Project Manager III - Metals

Job Description

The Project Manager III will have oversight of a specific area and establishing a course of action within limits of company practices and guidelines, the purpose of this position is to perform the essential job duties and functions as listed below with the overall objective of establishing an execution framework on the project that complies with the contract and ensures the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project.

This position will own the front‑end development of capital projects from FEL 2 (Concept/Select) through FEL 3 (Define) to drive scope clarity, cost/schedule accuracy, risk retirement, and permitting readiness for steel, aluminum, and critical minerals (e.g., lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, rare earths) projects. This role orchestrates multi‑disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, permitting, commercial) to deliver investment‑grade packages ready for final investment decision (FID) and EPC handoff. The PM III is responsible on small to medium sized, low to moderate risk engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) or services project (as defined by the Business Line) or on an assigned segment of a larger project, including coordination of design, procurement, and construction activities. When assigned to only a segment of a larger project, this role develops a complete understanding of the contract and any relevant subcontracts in order to provide full support to the project management team. When acting in the role of a Proposal Manager, this position is responsible for managing completion of technical and commercial proposals, providing project planning, means and methods of project execution, schedule preparation, cost estimating, and proposal strategy.

• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) is emphasized throughout all phases of the project
• Develop a complete understanding of the Fluor prime contract and relevant subcontracts
• Collaborate in the preparation of the project in accordance with the Fluor contractual obligations, Fluor’s Operating System Requirements (OSR) and the relevant Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP)
• Verify with the Project Director (PD) that project requirements for Baseline Centric Execution, safety, quality, cost, and productivity are met in all locations managed by Fluor where work is being performed
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and eight (8) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal twelve (12) years if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Other Job Requirements

• Prior experience with FEL 2 (Concept/Select) through FEL 3 (Define) for like projects
• Experience with the Metals & Mining projects
• Experience coordinating and driving multi‑disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, permitting, commercial) to deliver investment‑grade packages ready for final investment decision (FID) to EPC handoff
• Participate in Fluor University courses for continued learning experiences
• Utilize Knowledge Management processes to capture, support and leverage relevant knowledge to enhance project execution
• Support the project by providing an environment for the development and professional advancement of project personnel, including providing on-the-job and formal training and development opportunities
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts as requested

Preferred Qualifications

• Jobsite experience and understanding of construction safety program
• Requir