Project Manager III/Sr - Project Development
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As E&C Project Manager III/Sr. in Project Development, you’ll be responsible for leading project teams in the conceptualization, planning, design and engineering of oil and gas facilities. You will also interact with operations, internal/external stakeholders and vendors in developing projects and implementing strategies for execution.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Leads teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external partners and delivering results on time for moderate-to-large projects
- Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives efficiently
- Coordinates technical resources under the structured guidance of the Project Life Cycle for consistency and rigor
- Develops and implements detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency
- Presents and executes recommendations grounded in engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk
- Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions with precision and compliance
- Understands and applies economic impact analysis to drive solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value
- Anticipates challenges, gathers critical data, evaluates opportunities, and makes decisions that deliver meaningful business impact
- Designs optimum project solutions that improve economic performance over the entire lifecycle
- Leads development and preparation of projects through project life cycle from initiation to sanctioning and transition to project execution
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop facility scopes, estimates, rates and schedules to meet customer requirements
- Develops project charters which include development of cost estimates, planning contracting strategies, and engineering designs to initiate transition to project teams
- Analyzes project specific flow studies and assumptions
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit that fosters creative and innovative thinking that leads to business value and customer satisfaction
- Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
E&C Project Manager Senior:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum ten (10 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
- Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP or PE
E&C Project Manager III:
Required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum five (5) years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Preferred: Project Management Certification (PMP), Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel up to 25%
- Mon-Thurs On-site (Required) Fridays Remote (Optional)
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
- Knowledge of economic models
- Understands economic drivers, customer needs being developed and incorporates them into pipeline/facility options
- Experience in pipeline and facility design engineering and construction
- Knowledge of typical industry regulatory practices, including the permitting requirements to evaluate proposed projects and project alternatives
- Preferred: Professional certifications such as PMI and/or PE
- Preferred: Understanding Hydraulic modeling concepts
About Houston (Williams Tower Location):
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Here’s a look at what that means:
- Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
- Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
- 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
- Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
- Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
- Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
- Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
- HSA and FSA options
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Domestic partner benefits
- Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about
Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.
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Education Requirements:
Bachelors (Required)Skill Requirements: