Project Manager - Oil & Gas Refinery

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

We are seeking a  Project Manager  to lead capital and operational projects in highly regulated industrial environments. This role requires a seasoned professional who can independently manage projects end‑to‑end and has a strong command of the decision gate process —from initial scoping and budgeting through execution, closeout, and handover, within an integrated team. 

The ideal candidate is a self‑directed leader with strong financial acumen, deep experience in regulated industries, and the ability to communicate fluently with other project management professionals using standard PM methodologies and terminology. 

*Expectation to work onsite in Whiting, IN*

Key Responsibilities 

• Project Delivery
  • Plan, execute, and close projects across engineering, construction, or energy transition portfolios
  • Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and cost targets
• Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, an d schedules
  • Track progress and adjust plans to meet changing project needs
• Budget & Cost Control
  • Manage CAPEX budgets and forecasts
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with financial targets
• Stakeholder Management
  • Interface with internal teams (engineering, procurement, construction) and external stakeholders
  • Maintain strong relationships with vendors, regulators, and partners
• Risk Management
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Implement contingency plans to maintain delivery objectives
• HSSE Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to bp’s health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards
  • Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
• Reporting & Governance
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project performance
  • Maintain project documentation and governance controls 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 5–10+ years of project management experience (energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure preferred)
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital projects
• Strong knowledge of project controls (cost, schedule, risk)
• Experience with tools such as ECOSYS, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar systems 

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, APM, or similar certification
• Experience in low-carbon projects
• Familiarity with contracting strategies and supply chain management

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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