Project Manager

Project Manager Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall success of midstream construction projects (e.g., compressor stations, processing plants, major pipeline segments) from contract award through closeout. The PM acts as the primary link between the client, SES executive management, and the field construction team, ensuring the project is executed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

Reporting Structure

- Reports To:

VP of Operations

- Directly Supervises:

Construction Manager(s), Assistant Project Manager(s), and Site Administrator(s).

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Safety and Quality Leadership (Non-Negotiable Priority)

- Safety Culture:

Establish and enforce a zero-incident safety culture across the project site, ensuring compliance with all OSHA, client, and company safety programs.

- Risk Management:

Proactively identify project-specific safety risks (e.g., SIMOPS, high-pressure line work, critical lifts) and implement mitigation plans in collaboration with the Site Safety Manager.

- Quality Assurance:

Ensure the Quality Control (QC) program is fully implemented, adhering to project specifications, industry codes (API, ASME), and client requirements.

2. Planning, Scheduling, and Strategy

- Pre-Construction:

Lead project planning, including defining scope, objectives, and resource requirements (personnel, equipment, materials). Actively support the Estimating Department during the bid, pre-award phase by reviewing and validating construction methodologies, schedules, and cost assumptions to ensure competitive and executable bids.

- Scheduling:

Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule (typically Level 3 or 4), linking all engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning milestones.

- Coordination:

Manage the interface between engineering deliverables (IFC drawings, specifications), procurement timelines, and field execution sequencing to eliminate delays and ensure readiness (supporting the 30'/30' initiative).

- RFIs and Change Management:

Serve as the final approver for all outbound Requests for Information (RFIs) and manage the official Change Order process, ensuring timely submission and client approval.

3. Financial and Contract Management

- Budget Ownership:

Full ownership of the project budget (Cost at Completion - CAC). Manage project expenditures, forecast final costs, and analyze budget variances.

- Client Billing:

Oversee monthly progress reports, accurate quantity verification, and timely submission of Applications for Payment (AFPs).

- Subcontractor Management:

Select, negotiate contracts, and manage the performance of all project subcontractors and vendors.

- Cost Controls:

Implement and manage robust project control systems (e.g., Procore, ERP integration) to track, forecast, and report project performance in real-time.

4. Communication and Stakeholder Relations

- Client Relations:

Maintain professional and transparent communication with the client representative, acting as the single point of contact for all contractual matters.

- Reporting:

Conduct regular internal and external progress meetings (weekly and monthly) with detailed reports covering safety metrics, schedule status, financial performance, and critical path issues.

- Escalation:

Timely escalate critical contractual, financial, or engineering barriers to SES executive leadership for resolution.

Required Skills and Qualifications

- Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field required.

- Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in managing large-scale, complex construction projects, with at least 5 years specifically in the midstream oil and gas sector.

- Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is highly desirable.

- Technical Proficiency:

Expert knowledge of construction contracting (EPC, Lump Sum, T&M), scheduling software (Primavera P6 or similar), and project management systems (Procore, e-Builder).

- Attributes:

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure.

The SES Project Manager is the ultimate accountability holder for the project, responsible for turning strategy into profitable and safe execution.