Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY SUMMARY: A leading Mechanical Maintenance, Turnaround, Capex services to the refining and petrochemical industry

POSITION TITLE: Senior Project Manager

COMPENSATION: Competitive DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Houston, TX

SUMMARY: Looking for a proven Senior Project Manager who combines strong technical and $20M+ capital project experience with leadership, professionalism, subcontractor management, and the ability to effectively represent the company with clients and senior leadership.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Lead $20M+ industrial capital projects from planning through completion.

•Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and overall execution.

•Direct project teams, field personnel, engineers, and key stakeholders.

•Manage and oversee subcontractors throughout all phases of project execution.

•Serve as a key client contact, maintaining strong relationships and communication.

•Monitor project performance to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget goals are met.

•Identify project risks and resolve cost, schedule, and execution challenges proactively.

•Coordinate effectively with field operations and corporate leadership.

•Oversee change orders, cost controls, forecasting, and contract compliance.

•Lead project closeout while ensuring client expectations and contractual requirements are successfully met.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

•Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

•10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial construction

•Strong $20M+ capital project experience NOT primarily turnarounds

•Experience with power, gas turbines, power plants, energy, oil & gas, or petrochemical

•Proven experience managing large, complex projects, budgets, schedules, teams, and overall project execution

•Experience engaging, managing, and overseeing subcontractors throughout project execution

•Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage key client relationships

•Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making abilities

•Ideally, long-term tenure and demonstrated career progression with a reputable competing contractor

•Educated, polished, and professional to represent the company well

•Strong industry reputation and professional presence

•Ability to work effectively with both field and corporate leadership

•Proven ability to identify and resolve project challenges while maintaining schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations

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