Project Manager

Our client operates in the midstream energy sector with a focus on infrastructure solutions for low-carbon and renewable hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long-duration energy storage, and sustainable fuels and feedstocks.

A fantastic opportunity exists for a Project Manager based at the corporate offices in Houston, TX.

Key Accountabilities & Activities

Main Objectives

This position is to support US & Canada Business Unit growth projects throughout the different stages and applying the right governance by ensuring client standards, Repeatable Formula and Project Controls are applied in accordance with internal, local and national regulations and provide sound project management advice for green & brownfield expansion projects.

Project Management & Controls

• Knowledge & Experience in development of project cost estimating per AACE and have great understanding of WBS & CBS application
• Support the development of detailed cost estimating at the various FEL levels to ensure the correct estimate class is attained
• Knowledge &Experience in development of project schedule (P6 knowledge is a plus) to ensure proper scheduling level to various FEL stages
• Knowledge in development and application of project controls to ensure proper implementation of scope changes monitoring, documents managements, weekly/monthly reporting, etc.
• Knowledge & experience on contracting and contract management and with different types of contracting strategies
• Knowledge & experience in risk modeling and Monte Carlo application to provide quantitative risk analysis.

Technical Knowledge

• Expert knowledge on development, definition and implementation of Front-End Loading (FEL I, II & III)
• Expert knowledge on new/existing technology in relation to green/brownfield terminal development
• Expert knowledge in industry technologies related to storing & handling of Oil, Gas & Chemical and bulk liquids
• Expert knowledge of relevant industry standards and practices (e.g. API, NFPA,PIANC, etc.)
• Expert knowledge and capability to support and provide advice during development of the conceptual design, functional requirements and Basis of Design (BoD) in close coordination with Project Team
• Expert knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, familiar with client standards (RF) in multiple disciplines.

Project Management Experience

• Knowledge and experience on construction safety
• A good understanding of construction management is required
• Excellent knowledge on project controls to manage scope, budget, time and risk
• At least 12 years in projects engineering experience especially front-end design such as PFD, P&ID and HAZOP
• Knowledge in Oil &Gas Terminal operations
• Knowledge and understanding of the different contracting strategies: EPC, EPCM, E+P+C,etc.
• Experience managing multi-discipline engineering projects where complex interface management might be required
• Knowledge and experience on the complete stage gate process cycle
• Experience of engineering, procurement, contracting and construction of Storage Tank & Marine Terminal including rail loading/offloading facilities, integration of several disciplines.

Project Implementation

• Support the development of detailed engineering design, including specification, standards, technology concepts, equipment and materials, operating parameters, IT, utilities, and interfaces
• Ensure engineering development of projects adheres with company Standards and experiences
• Ensure all Business Unit & Global reviews are implemented and complete per company methodology
• Ensure full compliance with permits and regulatory requirements
• Ensure full compliance to company minimum technical, local regulations and operational standards.

Education

Professional Education – Master of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Chemical) preferred or equivalent and more than 12 years of relevant projects experience

Skills

• Proficient in English language (spoken, read & write)
• Good Spanish language (spoken, read & write) would be a plus, not essential
• MS Office – Exceland GSheets proficiency a plus
• MS Projects – P6 knowledge & proficiency is a big plus
• Good knowledge and experience of cost estimating software utilization
• Good knowledge and experience of CAD software utilization