Project Manager

Tulsa, OK, United States

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the coordination and completion of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. The PM will oversee all aspects of projects.

Responsibilities consist of administering the project/contract scope of work to all engineering disciplines, maintaining project budget, maintaining project/contract schedule, and customer relations for the assigned projects. In fulfilling this responsibility, the Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages the project in accordance with established project execution processes to ensure the project meets or exceeds success criteria (scope, deliverables, schedule, cost, quality, customer satisfaction, etc.).

It is highly desirable that a degreed engineer with extensive mid-stream, or other oil and gas facility experience, fill this position to facilitate excellent communication with the clients, and maintain high quality in all deliverables.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Accountable for overall execution of project planning. Approves project time charges and invoices.

The PM serves as the leader in the management of projects, ensuring that the client and all stakeholders are managed effectively and that all project requirements are met.

The PM functions as the project team leader and quality manager for each project. The PM directs, monitors, and controls the activities of all involved departments and subcontracted employees.

The PM identifies and takes the necessary action to minimize the project risks and to ensure that each project achieves maximum profitability.

The PM relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

The PM is involved in maintaining CHAIR logs.

The PM is involved in bid recommendations.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Specific actions taken by the PM during the different phases of a project are outlined below.

Negotiation Phase Assists sales, management, and marketing in coordinating technical and procurement scope issues as may be requested.

Assists in proposal development - estimating and budget development as directed by Business Development.

Project Initiation Phase Works with sales, management, and marketing for smooth handover of the project.

Works with various departments to organize the project team.

Works with clients to identify needs for project development.

Prepares the Project Execution plan (PEP), including the project schedule, after discussions with the involved departments.

Executes customer and internal kick off meetings.

Project Execution Phase Responsible for customer interface and customer satisfaction.

Responsible for scope management.

Responsible for project schedule and cost control.

Monitors technical performance including design reviews with Engineering/Design teams and quality controls.

May perform as a Subject Matter Expert for specific tasks.

Oversees equipment procurement - approves all equipment purchases (as required).

Ensures effective and timely project communications.

Responsible for the identification of changes in scope and develops change orders. Responsible for management of change order including development, submission, and approval, communicating changes to the project team, cost control of changes, etc.

Mentors, supervises, and evaluates project teams.

Responsible for project risk assessment and management including identification, analysis, and resolution.

Develops and submits weekly progress reports as required.

Approves budget variance reports, including mitigation plans.

Initiates and approves all subcontracting work.

Coordinates and monitors all field work (as required).

Monitors all checkout and start up activities (as required).

Oversees warranty coverage and issues (as required).

Project Closeout Phase Responsible for completing the project closeout documentation with the PMO.

Responsible for documenting Lessons Learned for the project.

Responsible for documenting best practices developed on the project.

Responsible for preparing and conducting the project closeout meeting.

Responsible for assisting the PMO in archiving of the project documentation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS B.S. (or higher) in Engineering is required.

Minimum of five (5) years of Project Management experience in gas plant design including gas treating, refrigeration, and cryogenic plants.

The candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and internal project team members and have the ability to positively represent the company to clients and potential clients.

Must have experience working within a structures PM framework to manage and control project schedule, cost, and scope.

Must have experience in identifying change orders and facilitating the change order process.

Must have effective working ability of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel, MS Project, Outlook, etc.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Travel 10-20% of the time

Must be focused on safety

Capable of sitting at a computer for up to eight (8) hours or longer per day in an office

Visitation and work in refineries, chemical plants, drilling platforms, manufacturing plants, gas processing plants, and pipelines during construction and operation phases

Climbing as needed to access process towers and equipment for both ladders and stairs

Ability to use supplied air devices in potentially hazardous atmospheres

Must be able to enter confined spaces occasionally

Must have legal driving license for at least passenger car and light truck

Must be able to carry at least 20 pounds for 1/4 mile

Must be able to work outdoors in hot, cold, mild, dry, windy, and/or wet weather for several hours at a time

Ability to quickly mobilize out of locations during dangerous gas, liquid, or operational discharges or upsets

Must be able to be clearly understood in person and over the phone in English

Must be able to create easily understandable, accurate, and correct documents and e-mails

Must be able to utilize hotels, restaurants, public transportation (airlines, taxis, buses, rail, subways, etc.) and navigate unfamiliar roads and cities

BENEFITS 401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance