The Williams Companies

Project Director (Project Execution, Power Innovation, West)

The Williams Companies$120K — $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
  • Minimum seven years in engineering, project controls, or project management in the oil and gas industry
  • Master's degree preferred with five years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in project scheduling with tools like Microsoft Project or Primavera
  • Preferred PE license and/or PMP certification

Responsibilities

  • Lead design, construction, and commissioning of power generation systems
  • Guide cross-functional teams to deliver precise project outcomes
  • Manage multi-year capital budgets ensuring accuracy and transparency
  • Ensure alignment of project documentation with engineering standards
  • Evaluate technical alternatives and conduct risk analyses for decision-making
  • Communicate project updates and risks to senior leadership
  • Implement scalable processes to enhance team efficiency
  • Foster partnerships with contractors and customers for project success

Benefits

  • Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
  • Hybrid work options with flexibility in many positions
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and annual contributions
  • Paid time off including company and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave and support for fertility and adoption
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Advanced AI tools for work efficiency
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Employee stock purchase plan and domestic partner benefits
  • Wellness support and paid volunteer time
Full Job Description

As Project Director, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams through  the safe and efficient execution of mega-scale power infrastructure projects including simple cycle gas turbines, gas reciprocating engines, combined heat and power (CHP), Solar, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)This role offers the opportunity to shape critical infrastructure while growing alongside a team grounded in strong core values.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

  • Lead the design, construction, and commissioning of power generation systems   (grid-connected or islanded plants), substations, and high-voltage electrical distribution systems
  • 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 capital budgets ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls
  • Oversees the creation, review, and approval of 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 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 progress, assess performance metrics, and support data-driven decision-making
  • Solid understanding of codes & standards such as IEEE,  NFPA,  NEC, ASME, DOT, API, OSHA, and AWS inspection procedures
  • Leads complex engineering programs and provides strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and technical professionals
  • May be required to travel up to 50%

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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.

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Education Requirements:Bachelors (Required)

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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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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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