Project Manager

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead routine, multi-disciplinary engineering capital projects from planning through closeout. This role suits a professional with a solid, general mechanical or civil/structural engineering background. Sample projects include pump replacements, equipment repairs/upgrades, and piping projects. This contract has the potential to be a multi-year assignment beyond the initial 2 years.

Responsibilities May Include:

Assembling a full-time team to effectively execute the project
Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan
Leading the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals
Leading the Contracting Strategy effort, managing the contractor evaluation, bid and award process
Managing cost, schedule, procurement and the billing payables groups
Interviewing and approving personnel from the contractor's organization
Understanding contracts and managing contractors to maximize performance, controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders
Setting up project facilities at site and in the contractors office
Setting safety expectations for the project and leading the team to achieve safety goals
Ensuring plant Operations and Maintenance personal are engaged and that they understand their responsibilities
Ensuring that proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive Project performance
Ensuring the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts
Setting up programs to manage vendors, fabricators and any required specialty contractors
Ensuring that quality processes are followed
Developing, gaining approval for and managing to project KPIs and metrics
Leading development of a risk management plan
Preparing and giving presentations to various levels of the Company and other stakeholders
Timely and efficiently closing out of the project

Position Requirements

Basic/Required:
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
10 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry
5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project

Preferred:
10 or more years of project management experience working in Refining and/or petrochemical
10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project
Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods and QA/QC requirements
Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, industry standards and DOT requirements
Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)