Project Manager - Oil & Gas Refinery

Turner & Townsend$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
  • 5-10+ years of project management experience (energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of project controls (cost, schedule, risk)
  • Experience with tools such as ECOSYS, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar systems

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and close projects across engineering, construction, or energy transition portfolios
  • Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and cost targets
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, and schedules
  • Track progress and adjust plans to meet changing project needs
  • Manage CAPEX budgets and forecasts
  • Interface with internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, security, and environmental standards

Benefits

  • Strong emphasis on health, safety, security, and environmental compliance
  • Opportunity to lead projects in highly regulated industries
  • Work on large-scale capital projects
  • Develop relationships with diverse stakeholders
  • Contribute to low-carbon energy transition initiatives
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Project Manager to lead capital and operational projects in highly regulated industrial environments. This role requires a seasoned professional who can independently manage projects end-to-end and has a strong command of the decision gate process -from initial scoping and budgeting through execution, closeout, and handover, within an integrated team.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed leader with strong financial acumen, deep experience in regulated industries, and the ability to communicate fluently with other project management professionals using standard PM methodologies and terminology.

*Expectation to work onsite in Whiting, IN*

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Delivery
    • Plan, execute, and close projects across engineering, construction, or energy transition portfolios
    • Ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and cost targets
  • Planning & Scheduling
    • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, an d schedules
    • Track progress and adjust plans to meet changing project needs
  • Budget & Cost Control
    • Manage CAPEX budgets and forecasts
    • Monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with financial targets
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Interface with internal teams (engineering, procurement, construction) and external stakeholders
    • Maintain strong relationships with vendors, regulators, and partners
  • Risk Management
    • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Implement contingency plans to maintain delivery objectives
  • HSSE Compliance
    • Ensure adherence to bp's health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) standards
    • Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities
  • Reporting & Governance
    • Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project performance
    • Maintain project documentation and governance controls
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
  • 5-10+ years of project management experience (energy, oil & gas, or infrastructure preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale capital projects
  • Strong knowledge of project controls (cost, schedule, risk)
  • Experience with tools such as ECOSYS, Primavera P6, SAP, or similar systems

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP, APM, or similar certification
  • Experience in low-carbon projects
  • Familiarity with contracting strategies and supply chain management


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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