Senior Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager (USA)

Location: La Porte, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Pay Rate: $85.20 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 60% Travel Required. Sites mainly in Texas (LaPorte, Ingleside, Beaumont); and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Must reside in Texas.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

This is a contract Senior Project Manager role supporting the execution and delivery of Class I, II, and III Distributed Control System (DCS) Upgrade projects at industrial facilities across Texas and Louisiana. The position requires deep expertise in control systems project management, financial control, and cross-functional coordination with engineering, operations, and supply chain teams, while committing to continuous professional growth and the evolution of project management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Technical Management

• Lead the estimating, planning, execution, and schedule/cost management of Class I, II, and III Distributed Control System (DCS) Upgrade projects, with budgets ranging from * k to *MM.
• Create scope of work documents and lead the bid process to select 3rd party contractors.
• Manage and direct 3rd party contractors for the successful execution of control system projects.
• Actively coordinate and manage the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all control system projects.
• Liaise with the Engineering & Construction department to ensure control system projects are delivered to plants in accordance with specified standards.
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure control system designs adhere to all applicable standards and closely manage the incorporation of upgrade program standards.
• Coordinate with multiple disciplines, including Corporate OT, Electrical, Plant Operations, and Instrumentation teams, to ensure comprehensive project coverage during upgrades.
• Apply knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and ISA standards, along with a general understanding of the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems utilized in * technologies.
• Read, interpret, and mark up Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and perform basic process calculations.

Project Management & Financial Control

• Manage multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating proven competency in scoping, estimating, scheduling (critical path analysis), budgeting, cost control, and design/scope change management.
• Develop comprehensive Project Statements of Work (SOWs) and prepare preliminary estimates for project funding requests.
• Utilize project estimates and vendor quotes to establish project budgets (Pre-FEED and FEED studies).
• Create and manage purchase orders and change orders using the Oracle system.
• Maintain meticulous tracking of expenses against the budget, providing weekly financial updates to appropriate personnel.
• Apply industry-standard applications for project scheduling and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare and submit formal project reports at intervals suitable for the scope and complexity of each project.

Process Improvement & Strategic Sourcing

• Partner with Field Sourcing Specialists and Supply Chain Management to coordinate proposals, material/service delivery, and the bidding process for all project phases (SOW development, Detailed Engineering, Configuration, and Electrical & Instrumentation field contracts).
• Support procurement efforts in securing beneficial frame agreements with key 3rd-party suppliers.
• Learn and assess existing engineering processes to identify and report deviations, while actively contributing to the definition and evolution of project management execution standards.
• Collaborate with the Project Management department to evolve the role and provide project management assistance to Junior Engineers as required.
• Continuously seek and implement improved strategies for managing projects and commit to continuous professional growth through formal and informal training.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This global industrial gases and manufacturing company — founded in 1902 — is the world's second-largest supplier of industrial gases and services, operating in more than 70 countries with over 66,500 employees representing 160 nationalities. The organization supplies gases, technologies, and services to industries spanning manufacturing, energy, healthcare, electronics, and food, and is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, particularly in green and low-carbon hydrogen. Teams here include chemical engineers, industrial gas technicians, research scientists, and energy transition specialists who collaborate across disciplines and geographies on solutions that matter in energy, health, and environmental sustainability.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-15637

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