Project Manager

Job Purpose/Summary:

Develop project plans, including preliminary design, cost estimates, schedules, risk registers and project execution plans for viable projects

• Develop and maintain cost estimating practices and basis; establish industry benchmarks
• Provide project services such as Project Lookbacks, Contingency & Escalation Modeling, CQMS (Construction Quality Management System) session facilitation.

Job Responsibilities

• PROJECT DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES SUPPORT BUSINESS NEEDS

• Ensure projects meet business objectives by following the Gating Model and ensuring lessons learned are incorporated
• Lead internal and external partners to define project deliverables, including budgets, integrated schedules, risks and dependencies while meeting the business objectives in cost, schedule, safety, quality, and change management
• Develop and maintain cost estimating practices and basis; establish industry benchmarks
• Manage engineering studies to determine project costs, schedules, and execution strategies.

• PROJECT DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE MEETS OBJECTIVES

• Ensure that assets are constructed and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements and specifications and operating practices.
• Consult with appropriate team members and stakeholders to establish practical and mutually agreed upon technology, design criteria and asset performance.
• Development of Design Basis Memorandums, provide technical input into development concepts.
• Educate team members and contractors on regulatory and permit requirements.
• Communicate to team members and contractors project design objectives.
• Scrutinize design changes and obtain approval for deviations from Specifications.
• Ensure schedule changes are valid and necessary.
• Manage and report on design & performance variances.

• PROJECT COSTS AND SCHEDULES ARE WITHIN BENCHMARKS FOR THE DEFINED SCOPE

• Facilitate project planning sessions in order to solicit input from departments and incorporate that input into project scope and scope alternatives for estimates
• Scrutinize scope change requests to ensure they are valid, justified, and reasonable.Assess impact to EBITDA, reliability, and operation
• Perform contingency modeling on Class estimates and support the use of the escalation tool
• Monitor AFE activities to within budget and take appropriate action when budgets are expected to overrun.

• PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

• Provide technical consultation to team members as required, supporting ongoing operations.
• Maintain knowledge of industry practices and technological advances related to pipeline & gas processing operations.
• Meet with operations representatives on a periodic basis to better understand their support requirements.

• DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RELATIONSHIPS

• Develop mutually beneficial partnerships with all clients and stakeholders to enable close alignment in meeting strategic objectives
• Incorporate departmental stakeholders' expectations and expert contributions to ensure successful project plans.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in oil and gas gathering systems, pipelines, and processing facilities, with directly related experience in design engineering, construction execution, and project management.
• Engineering degree in an applicable discipline, professional engineering designation and eligible for registration in Texas
• Familiarity with labor, safety, environmental regulations, and a working knowledge of U.S. codes and standards for pipelines, hydrocarbon-processing facilities.
• Knowledge of AACE and PMI best practices in estimating and project management is required.
• Excellent leadership, project management, conflict resolution, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making and negotiating skills as well as excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Motivated, innovative and capable of handling several assignments, managing a diverse range of stakeholders/contractors, and prioritize demands and workload are key competencies.
• Passionate about accuracy, continuous improvement and on the job learning.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.