Project Manager – Start-Up / Commissioning

Sideworx Connect USA

  • Houston, TX
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    We're looking for a Project Manager – Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Description

    Department: Operations

    Reports to: General Manager / Operations Manager

    Location: USA + International (high travel)

    Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

    About the Role

    We're looking for a Project Manager – Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. This is a hands-on PM role—heavy coordination, fast decisions, and strong technical awareness.

    What You'll Do

    • Lead commissioning/start-up execution across one or more active scopes
    • Coordinate field crews, vendors, equipment, and materials to meet schedule
    • Participate in planning meetings, readiness reviews, and daily coordination calls
    • Manage changes in scope, prioritize work, and drive issue resolution
    • Ensure documentation is accurate (checklists, turnover packs, redlines as required)
    • Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority
    • Provide professional client updates and manage expectations on site

    Required Qualifications

    • 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
    • Strong written and verbal communication (client-ready)
    • Valid driver's license
    • Willing/able to travel extensively (often 70–80%)

    Assets (Nice to Have)

    • Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum) or equivalent field depth
    • PMP or formal PM training
    • TWIC, Basic Plus, First Aid (basic or advanced)
    • Experience with pre-commissioning scopes (flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, testing)

    Schedule / Working Conditions

    • 12-hour field days are common; on-call as required
    • Physically demanding industrial environments; PPE required

    Apply with: resume + a short list of commissioning/start-up projects (facility type, location, duration, your role).

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