Sr. Project Manager

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the coordination and completion of Engineering,

procurement, and construction (EPC) projects. The PM will oversee all aspects of projects. Responsibilities consist of administering the project/contract scope of work to all engineering disciplines, maintaining

project budget, maintaining project/contract schedule, and customer relations for the assigned

projects. He/she is responsible for the coordination of effort amongst the appropriate disciplines.

In fulfilling this responsibility, the Project Manager plans, organizes, and manages the project in

accordance with established project execution processes to ensure the project meets or exceeds

success criteria (scope, deliverables, schedule, cost, quality, customer satisfaction, etc.).

It is highly desirable that a degreed engineer with extensive mid-stream, or other oil and gas

facility experience, fill this position to facilitate excellent communication with the clients, and

maintain high quality in all deliverables.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for overall execution of project planning. Approves project time charges and

invoices.

• The PM serves as the leader in the management of projects, ensuring that the client and all

stakeholders are managed effectively and that all project requirements are met.

• The PM functions as the project team leader and quality manager for each project. The PM

directs, monitors, and controls the activities of all involved departments and subcontracted

employees. He/she oversees all actions required by Select Engineering to enable our customers to be

successful.

• The PM identifies and takes the necessary action to minimize the project risks, and to ensure

that each project achieves maximum profitability.

• The PM relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• The PM is involved in maintaining CHAIR logs.

• The PM is involved in bid recommendations.

• Performs other duties as necessary and as requested by management.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

Specific actions taken by the PM during the different phases of a project are outlined below.

Negotiation Phase

• Assist Sales, Management, and Marketing in coordinating technical and procurement scope issues

as may be requested.

• Assist in proposal development – estimating and budget development as directed by Business

Development.

Project Initiation Phase

• Works with sales, management, and marketing for smooth handover of the project.

• Works with various departments to organize the project team.

• Work with clients to identify needs for project development.

• Prepares the Project Execution plan (PEP), including the project schedule, after discussions

with the involved departments.

• Executes customer and internal kick off meetings.

Project Execution Phase

• Responsible for customer interface and customer satisfaction.

• Responsible for scope management.

• Responsible for project schedule and cost control.

• Monitors technical performance including design reviews with Engineering/Design teams and

quality controls.

• May perform as a Subject Matter Expert for specific tasks.

• Oversees equipment procurement – approves all equipment purchases (as required).

• Ensures effective and timely project communications.

• Responsible for the identification of changes in scope and develops change orders. Responsible

for management of change order including development, submission, and approval, communicating

changes to the project team, cost control of changes, etc..

• Mentors, supervises, and evaluates project teams.

• Responsible for project risk assessment and management including identification, analysis, and

resolution.

• Develops and submits weekly progress reports as required.

• Approves budget variance reports, including mitigation plans.

• Initiates and approves all subcontracting work.

• Coordinates and monitors all field work (as required).

• Monitors all checkout and start up activities (as required).

• Oversees warranty coverage and issues (as required).

Project Closeout Phase

• Responsible for completing the project closeout documentation with the PMO.

• Responsible for documenting Lessons Learned for the project.

• Responsible for documenting best practices developed on the project.

• Responsible for preparing and conducting the project closeout meeting.

• Responsible for assisting the PMO in archiving of the project documentation.

GENERAL SKILL SETS

Communication

• Writes clearly and precisely; speaks tactfully and convincingly; listens well; shares work

related information freely; must be computer literate and capable in Microsoft applications.

Problem Solving

• Ability to evaluate situations, understand complex process and mechanical solutions, review

options, and make logical and practical decisions; uses independent thought, originality, and

reasoning; proficient in prioritizing work and the timely implementation of solutions to problems.

Interpersonal Relations

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relations with others, both internal and external.

Must be a leader, mentor, and manager of diverse teams and personalities.

Initiative

• Ability to identify pro-actively, potential issues that may impact the project negatively; lead

the teams in issue resolution; ability to see beyond the immediate assignment in order to achieve

expected results; seek to enhance or broaden personal profession skills; display energy and

enthusiasm toward assigned work.

Cost Performance

• Ability to perform cost monitoring and control – early identification of financial issues; find

creative ways of managing costs; maximize productivity with existing resources; identifies where

additional resources are required.

Quality of Work

• Provides evidence of professional and technical proficiency; achieves completeness, accuracy,

neatness of work; displays conformance with company and departmental standards.

• Must oversee the quality of communication, designs, and deliverables to the clients.

Professionalism

• Displays the appropriate attitude, actions, and appearance for the position; maintains own work

area; committed to professional growth; takes responsibility for actions and amount of supervision

required; possesses a skill level that inspires respect and confidence.

Quantity of Work

• Produces an acceptable level of work with the allotted time when compared with the job

requirements; the work accomplished is of high quality, thorough, accurate, and acceptable.

Leadership

• Ability to inspire teamwork and high morale; constructively influences the performance of

others; able to obtain results through others.

Development of Others

• Recognizes and seeks to develop the ability and skill of all associates and reporting

employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. (or higher) in Engineering is required. A P.E. license is highly desirable but may not be

required if significant experience and a good name in the industry is presented.

• Minimum of eight (8) years of Project Management experience in gas plant design including gas

treating, refrigeration, and cryogenic plants.

• Candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and

internal project team members and have the ability to positively represent the company to clients

and potential clients.

• Must be sensitive to client needs and be able to find ways to add value throughout the project

life cycle.

• Must have experience working within a structures PM framework to manage and control project

schedule, cost, and scope.

• Must have experience in identifying change orders and facilitating the change order

process.

• Must have effective working ability of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel,

MS Project, Outlook, etc.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel 10-20% of the time

• Must be focused on safety

• Capable of sitting at a computer for up to eight (8) hours or longer per day in an

office

• Visitation and work in refineries, chemical plants, drilling platforms, manufacturing plants,

gas processing plants, and pipelines during construction and operation phases

• Climbing as needed to access process towers and equipment for both ladders and stairs

• Ability to use supplied air devices in potentially hazardous atmospheres

• Must be able to enter confined spaces occasionally

• Must have legal driving license for at least passenger car and light truck

• Must be able to drive a car or light truck

• Must be able to carry at least 20 pounds for 1/4 mile

• Must be able to work outdoors in hot, cold, mild, dry, windy, and/or wet weather for several

hours at a time

• Ability to quickly mobilize out of locations during dangerous gas, liquid, or operational

discharges or upsets

• Must be able to read, compose and understand complex documents in English

• Must be able to be clearly understood in person and over the phone in English

• Must be able to create easily understandable, accurate, and correct documents and

e-mails

• Must be able to work nine (9) hours per day or longer as needed

• Must be able to utilize hotels, restaurants, public transportation (airlines, taxis, buses,

rail, subways, etc.) and navigate unfamiliar roads and cities