10+ years of Project Management experience in Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power or Chemical industries
5+ years managing multiple projects in a matrix organization
5+ years managing projects for external clients
Experience with ERP systems and project cost estimating methodologies
Strong negotiation skills and customer interaction experience
Responsibilities
Plan and manage complex Retrofit and Modular Engineering projects
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and documentation compliance
Negotiate and manage subcontractor work for project execution
Review and assess project risks, updating risk matrices as needed
Supervise internal project meetings and produce reports
Travel to client facilities for meetings and support
Continuously improve Environmental, Health, Safety and Security performance
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and certifications
Exposure to diverse projects in the Oil & Gas sector
Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety
Potential for international travel and client interaction
Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
Serve as member of the Projects Group primarily responsible for managing Retrofit and Modular Engineering and Fabrication projects Merichem's Project Management methodologies, ERP Management Systems, and the ISO [redacted] Quality Management System.
PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, develop and manage multiple simultaneous complex Retrofit and Modular Engineering and Fabrication projects within the Merichem Process Technology matrix project execution organization. The management of the projects includes client interface both in person and via electronic or hard copy means.
Manage the project budgets and cost expenditures as well as development and oversight of project schedules, including ensuring tasks are executed as planned.
Ensure the review of project documentation so that project is completed per all technical and commercial requirements. Documentation responsibilities may include contracts, purchase orders, estimates, change orders, client specifications, budgets, schedules, etc. Must be capable of understanding each of these documents, their impact on the project deliverables and the management of risks and issues associated with the documents.
Negotiate and manage work subcontracted to third party providers for the execution of projects. Includes subcontracts for Engineering, Fabrication of piping, structural steel and vessels, and other services such as painting, insulation and I&E work.
Responsible for completing or reviewing scope of work, requisitions and purchase order to subcontractors.
Review subcontractor work including engineering documents, estimate personnel needs and schedule and assign work to meet required completion dates
Negotiate critical issues with clients that impact the cost, schedule or quality of the project
Supervise and direct internal project meetings and produce project reports
Supervise and review work completed by Project personnel
Review and assess project risks, update project risk matrix and develop action plans to mitigate project risks
Work with Scheduler to update schedules to ensure contract requirements are met.
Ensure review of fabricated equipment so that contracted client requirements are met
Travel to client facilities for meetings, reviews and support.
Develop and negotiate Change Orders with clients. Complete and track change orders, including negotiating cost and schedule impacts with client.
Continuously improve our commitment to excellence in Environmental, Health, Safety and Security performance
Other duties as assigned by management
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree in engineering required
Minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience in the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power or Chemical industries required
Minimum of 5 years of experience required:
in the management of multiple projects in a matrix project execution organization
in the management of projects for external clients
in the management of projects using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Knowledge of Basic and Detailed Engineering skills, disciplines and tasks required to engineer and fabricate equipment for the Oil & Gas, Refining, Petrochemical, Power or Chemical industries
Knowledge of project cost estimating and forecasting methodologies
Knowledge and demonstration of negotiation methodologies
Demonstrated skill handling internal and external customer interactions
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Certified Project Management Professional
Registered Professional Engineer
5 years of experience:
managing projects within an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System
managing multiple simultaneous projects using Critical Chain Project Management methodology
in project contract development, negotiation and management
managing and controlling project documents using a document control computer system
Management of Projects with tools such as MS Project, ERP, and other Project Management Systems as applicable
Knowledge of Payment Guarantee Instruments: Letters of Credit, Bonds, etc.
Six Sigma Black Belt certified
Lean Manufacturing certified
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility
EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
Able to work an agreed upon standard schedule and additional hours as job duties demand
TRAVEL
Travel 20% or more domestic & international
Must have a current, valid driver's license & passport
Able to be insurable under our company's liability insurance policy
WORK CONDITIONS
Physical demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment & physical effort
Able to work in an office environment
Able to maintain focus and analyze data
Site visits to refineries and chemical plants
Able to sit & use a computer for extended periods of time
Able to speak & communicate proficiently
Able to climb stairs and lift up to 20 pounds and exert force
Able to use hands to grasp objects
Able to see clearly judge distance & spatial relationships to distinguish objects as they are
Routine physical exertion, standing for moderate periods, walking, climbing
Job requires visits to oil refineries & Merichem Shop which may require climbing ladders up to 50 ft. on equipment
Able to use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazards:
May be in an environment where toxic chemicals may be present
Site visits in refineries and chemical plants may include exposure to materials such as caustic, strong acids and hydrocarbons, potential for H2S exposure and requirements for additional testing (e.g. PPE, drug)
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
