26-006.P1 - A&D Associate

Harvest Midstream Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in Houston is seeking an experienced project manager for major projects across midstream and downstream assets. The role requires strong leadership and decision-making skills, alongside a minimum of eight years of experience in oil and gas operations. Responsibilities include managing project development, aligning teams, and presenting to board-level stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required, and an MBA is preferred. The position may require up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of project management, engineering, and operations experience in oil and gas.
• Proven project engineering success with broad-based engineering knowledge.
• Strong decision-making ability with dynamic team leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage project development from feasibility through handoff.
• Align cross-functional teams to ensure project readiness.
• Negotiate technical and commercial terms with vendors.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision-making

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Job Objective:
Support planning, evaluation, and development of major projects across Harvest's midstream and downstream assets as well as potential acquisitions. Integrate commercial, technical, financial, and regulatory considerations to deliver investment-ready projects that align with corporate growth objectives of the Company. Associate will lead in advancing projects from opportunity identification through Final Investment Decision (FID).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Manage project development from feasibility through handoff, including scope, engineering, budgets, and schedules.
• Coordinate with business development to evaluate customer demand, contracts, and competitive positioning.
• Prepare and analyze economic models, sensitivities, and project justification.
• Align cross‑functional teams (engineering, operations, finance, legal, EH&S) to ensure project readiness.
• Negotiate technical and commercial terms with vendors and third parties.
• Develop and deliver board‑level presentations to support internal approvals and stage‑gate decisions.
• Support pre‑FID processes and drive projects to FID.
• Ensure process improvements and adherence to safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to company core values - Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment, and Innovation - in all daily responsibilities and interactions.
• Actively support and contribute to the company's mission and vision through reliable, high-quality work product.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to accurately and quickly solve problems and make technical decisions.
• Solid communication, motivation, and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage projects that will include working with individuals of varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work including tracking and managing large projects while maintaining strict confidentiality around intellectual property and corporate assets.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years oil and gas project management, engineering, and operations experience with broad-based engineering knowledge and proven project engineering success.
• Knowledge of operations in both field and plant environments.
• Strong decision‑making ability in multi‑faceted problems with dynamic team leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex information clearly and effectively.
• Ability to generate conceptual and detailed cost estimates and manage multiple diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and work extended hours as needed.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; preferred proficiency in MS Project or similar tools.

Education Requirements, Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four‑year university or college with a degree in engineering.
• Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA)