Seismic Project Manager- Refinery Construction

Turner & Townsend • $130K — $150K *
Richmond, CA 94804In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 4 years of field experience in MEP construction accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years in project management focused on mechanical systems in Industrial or Refinery Facilities.
  • Proven experience with commissioning complex mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety practices in an industrial environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects with a focus on deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
  • PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain for project delivery.
  • Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
  • Verify effective governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
  • Ensure application of best practices on all projects.
  • Produce formal project status reports and other required documentation.
  • Monitor progress of multiple construction projects to ensure design standards are applied correctly.
  • Manage information flow between project teams through meetings and written communication.

Benefits

  • Work 4 days a week onsite in two different locations (Richmond and El Segundo, CA).
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale Oil & Gas projects.
  • Strong focus on health and safety protocols in an industrial environment.
  • Collaborative work with various stakeholders, enhancing professional relationships.
  • Potential for professional development through knowledge management and process improvement opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced SeismicProject Manager to support the construction of a large-scale Oil & Gas Refinery Upgrade. The ideal Project Manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.

*This is 4x a week onsite Project Manager role in Richmond, California and El Segundo, California

Responsibilities:
  • Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
  • Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
  • Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized
  • Ensure application of best practice on all projects
  • Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required
  • Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly
  • Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
  • Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications
  • Forecast and update key project milestones
  • Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria
  • Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
  • Rapid response to RFIs from the field
  • Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required
  • Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers
  • Client management - assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities
  • Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients' objectives and business objectives
  • Knowledge management - ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured
  • Process improvement - Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Ideally 4 years of field experience in MEP construction accepted in lieu of degree.
  • 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on mechanical systems in Industrial or Refinery Facilities.
  • Proven experience commissioning complex mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Strong understanding of health and safety practices in an industrial environment.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong focus on deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
  • PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).


Additional Information

Salary Range: $130,000- $150,000 depending on experience.

Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

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

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