The Williams Companies

Project Director - PEX Power CCGT

The Williams Companies$125K — $150K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, required
  • Minimum 7 years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, or project management in oil and gas, required
  • Master's degree in engineering or related field, preferred
  • Minimum 5 years in relevant roles, preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Oracle, required
  • Advanced analytical skills for forecasting and performance assessment, required
  • Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams to achieve high-impact results
  • Develop and manage multi-year departmental budgets with transparency
  • Oversee the creation and approval of detailed technical project documentation
  • Evaluate technical alternatives and assess project risks for informed decision-making
  • Communicate project milestones and risks to senior leadership effectively
  • Implement scalable work processes to enhance project execution and team efficiency
  • Foster collaboration with contractors, producers, and customers for project success

Benefits

  • Annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work flexibility for office and field roles
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match and contributions
  • Paid time off including holidays and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Wellness support and paid volunteer time programs
Full Job Description
As Project Director, you'll lead the execution of complex energy infrastructure projects that span natural gas, liquids, and power systems. You'll guide multidisciplinary teams through the design and delivery of facilities such as processing plants, compressor stations, pipelines, meter stations, and power generation units. With a focus on technical excellence, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration, you'll drive innovation and ensure alignment with business goals. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical infrastructure while growing alongside a team grounded in strong values.

Responsibilities/Expectations:
  • Leads cross-functional project teams including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high-impact outcomes with precision and accountability
  • Drives the development and oversight of multi-year departmental budgets ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls
  • Oversees the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering standards
  • Evaluates complex technical alternatives, identifies project risks, and conducts in-depth analyses to support sound decision-making and innovation
  • Communicates project milestones, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership with clarity and influence
  • Implements scalable work processes, tools, and procedures that enhance project execution and team efficiency
  • Fosters strong partnerships with contractors, producers, and customers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery
  • Other duties as assigned


Education/Years of Experience:
  • Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within a oil and gas industry
  • Preferred: Master's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within a oil and gas industry


Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
  • Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification
  • Demonstrates proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Oracle Applications
  • Applies advanced analytical skills to forecast project volumes, assess performance metrics, and support data-driven decision-making
  • Possesses a strong grasp of DOT design standards and integrates industry best practices into engineering workflows
  • Leads complex engineering programs and provides strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and technical professionals
  • May be required to travel up to 25%


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We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

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.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Education Requirements:
Bachelors (Required)
Skill Requirements:

About The Williams Companies

Williams is an energy infrastructure company that connects North America's hydrocarbon resources to growing natural gas markets. The company owns and operates midstream gathering and processing assets, and interstate natural gas pipelines. Williams' interstate gas pipeline and gathering and processing operations span the United States, including strategic assets in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, the Rockies, the Pacific Northwest, and the Eastern Seaboard. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with major offices located in Houston, Pittsburgh, and Salt Lake City. It currently employs more than 5,000 people.

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Working at The Williams Companies means more than just having a job; it means being part of a team that values your skills and ideas. Our culture promotes collaboration and continuous learning, supported by diversity training and professional development programs that empower you to be your best.

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Size
4,783 employees
Market Cap
$39.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$211 million
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$7.7 billion
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