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Project Manager - Start-Up / Commissioning

Sideworx Connect

Houston, TX
Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager / Operations Manager

Location: USA + International (high travel)

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
About the Role

We're looking for a Project Manager - Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. This is a hands-on PM role-heavy coordination, fast decisions, and strong technical awareness.
What You'll Do
  • Lead commissioning/start-up execution across one or more active scopes
  • Coordinate field crews, vendors, equipment, and materials to meet schedule
  • Participate in planning meetings, readiness reviews, and daily coordination calls
  • Manage changes in scope, prioritize work, and drive issue resolution
  • Ensure documentation is accurate (checklists, turnover packs, redlines as required)
  • Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority
  • Provide professional client updates and manage expectations on site
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Strong written and verbal communication (client-ready)
  • Valid driver's license
  • Willing/able to travel extensively (often 70-80%)
Assets (Nice to Have)
  • Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum) or equivalent field depth
  • PMP or formal PM training
  • TWIC, Basic Plus, First Aid (basic or advanced)
  • Experience with pre-commissioning scopes (flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, testing)
Schedule / Working Conditions
  • 12-hour field days are common; on-call as required
  • Physically demanding industrial environments; PPE required

Apply with: resume + a short list of commissioning/start-up projects (facility type, location, duration, your role).
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Vacancy posted 12 hours ago
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