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Principal Information Technology Specialist

McDermott International, Ltd
Sabine Pass, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2026

Job Description:


The Principal IT Pillar Specialist is responsible for interpreting internal and external business challenges in the IT Pillar discipline. The role requires specialized depth and breadth of expertise in the areas of Construction process along with hands on experience on IT construction systems of IT Pillar.


Job Overview:


We are seeking a skilled IT Business Analyst to support and optimize the construction processes within our EPCI operations. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between business needs and technology solutions, ensuring that IT systems effectively support construction planning, execution, progress, and monitoring. This role requires a deep understanding of construction process workflows, project lifecycle in EPCI, expertise in one or more construction applications and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications as a best fit for applications.


Key Tasks and Responsibilities:


Business Process Analysis:

  • Analyze and document current construction workflows, identifying inefficiencies and areas for digital improvement.
  • Collaborate with construction, engineering, procurement, material management and project management teams to gather and validate requirements.


Solution Design & Implementation:

  • Translate business requirements into functional specifications for IT systems (e.g., ERP, project management tools, construction management software).
  • Work with multiple stakeholders and vendors to design, test, and implement IT solutions tailored to construction processes.
  • Subject matter expert on construction applications either in-house built or third party applications (construction applications).


Project Support:

  • Support the rollout of digital tools and platforms across construction sites.
  • Provide training and documentation for end-users.


Data & Reporting:

  • Develop dashboards and reports to monitor construction progress, resource utilization, and KPIs.
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.


Stakeholder Management:

  • Act as a liaison between IT and construction teams, ensuring alignment and clear communication.
  • Facilitate workshops, meetings, and presentations with stakeholders at all levels.


Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • 15 years of experience in the EPCI or construction industry.
  • Strong understanding of fundamentals of industry best practices, construction project lifecycle and EPCI workflows.
  • Good understanding of piping, structural and civil construction work process
  • Experience with construction management software (SPC/SPF/SPx knowledge) or similar
  • Preferable to have knowledge on different development tools like Visual Studio, SQL, Git Repository etc
  • Proficiency in business process modeling, requirements gathering, and documentation.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of fundamentals of industry best practices


Preferred Experience:

  • Knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modeling) and digital twin technologies.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
  • Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
  • Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in construction projects.


About Us


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.

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