Petrosmith, a trusted leader in the oilfield manufacturing and services industry, seeks an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The Senior Project Manager
plays a critical role in overseeing the successful execution of fabricating various products in water filtration, O&G, RNG, Carbon Capture, Industrial, Data Center Infrastructure and Power. The
Senior Project Manageralso coordinates field construction projects, primarily across Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and other states. This position is responsible for managing projects from initial quotation through completion, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical specifications, and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, with a proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver results in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
- Must be able to travel to West Texas / New Mexico (Permian Basin), Abilene, Houston, Fort Worth/Dallas, and other locations – 25%.
- The Project Manager is responsible for completion of projects from the quotation process through execution.
- The Project Manager’s primary role is integrating multiple departments and organizations to achieve project objective.
- Builds effective working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- This includes Planning, coordinates, and implements moderately complex projects; monitoring of pricing and materials, acting as a liaison for the shop/management/customer and ensuring deadlines and specifications of projects are met.
- Works under minimal supervision and highly self-motivated, meeting with customers (both customer field personnel and facilities engineers) to define scope of project requirements.
- Coordinates & evaluates requests for changes internally and by customer, and preparation and approval of change orders
- Accountable to senior management for project commercial, technical, and schedule performance. Prepares and submits weekly financial reports along with key accounting data.
- Involved in development of project proposal, budget, and execution strategy and reviews / modifies / produces written proposals for/with accuracy, change order proposals, and adherence to such strategies. Works closely with the Sales department and serves as a technical expert in the design and engineering process
- Interfaces with both external and internal customers and vendors on technical and commercial issues.
- Manages project team focus in achieving common goals; Communicate project scope, requirements, and technical concerns directly with Process, Engineers, Project Managers, Drafters/Designers and other functional groups.
- Recommends and takes action to direct the analysis and solution of problems (both technical and commercial).
- Resolve conflicts regarding process and mechanical design; provide sound design solutions. Interact with others in a professional manner, promoting cooperation and teamwork.
- Work with other members of the organization to assist in the design and development of equipment required to meet customers’ needs or market demands.
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced project managers & project engineers.
- Any other reasonable request deemed necessary by management. Handles special projects, as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- PMP Certificate (Preferred)
- Minimum of 5 years’ progressive estimating experience in water filtration systems, oilfield surface product manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial construction environments, with a proven track record of successful project management.
- Production Equipment operation: 5 years (Preferred)
- Manager/Supervisory Experience of teams with 3+ members- Project Management: 3-10 years (Preferred)
- Experience Managing teams: 5+ years- Ability to effectively communicate and able to Read and Interpret Engineering Drawings (Process Flow Diagrams, General Arrangement, P&ID, Pressure Vessel, Piping, etc
.)
- Experience working for a Private Equity (PE) backed company.
- Familiarity with Industry Codes and Standards; (ASME Section VIII, Div. 1 Pressure Vessels, ASME B31.3 Piping, AWS, API, ASTM, NACE, OSHA, etc.)
- Familiar with manufacturing & fabrication operations (welding, cutting, assembly, etc.), as well as piping systems and oilfield.
- Good Problem Solving Skills; define/understand the problem, identify constraints, work towards the best possible solution.
- Strong Safety Awareness
- Excellent Communication Skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work outside in manufacturing, field processing, and production site atmospheres.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project
Physical demands
: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk;
Sit; use hands to finger, handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds waist high.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Work Environment
: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office.The noise level in the work environment will required hearing protection when in the manufacturing shops.Frequently employee may need to engage manufacturing workers in their work environment.