Commissioning Project Manager Staff (Project Execution, Power Innovation East)

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Hybrid work flexibility

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Commissioning Project Manager in Houston who will coordinate the commissioning and startup of facilities. This role requires at least fifteen years of experience in operations or commissioning, preferably in the oil and gas sector.

The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring all commissioning activities align with project schedules and goals. Strong skills in organization, communication, and technical knowledge are essential, along with a commitment to fostering a safety-first work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of fifteen years related experience in operations or commissioning for oil/gas.
• Preferred: Twenty years experience and bachelor's degree in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate commissioning for compressor stations and pipeline facilities.
• Provide on-site leadership to Operations and contractors.
• Monitor commissioning process to make resource adjustments.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Leadership experience

Technical schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Commissioning Project Manager

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on.

As a Commissioning Project Manager, you will coordinate and carry out commissioning and startup for compressor stations, plants, and other pipeline facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists and works closely with the team by providing on‑site leadership to Operations, contractors, engineering, and support staff throughout the commissioning efforts.
• Directs the implementation of the Asset Commissioning Process (01 91 11 C1 and C2) with team members and coordinates commissioning activities.
• Works with the project team and leader to schedule pre‑commissioning meetings, staff commissioning teams, and help mobilize teams to site.
• Confirms that the staffing requirements within the commissioning process (ACP) are adequate to meet the proposed in‑service date.
• Continuously monitors the commissioning process against the site plan in order to make any resource adjustments as necessary.
• Assists with development and execution of FAT testing, software testing, commissioning work plans (ACP), gas handling plans, and vendor checklists.
• Assists with the scheduling and coordination of all vendor representatives required for commissioning effort.
• Coordinates work with Operations and other functional groups within the company to schedule all activities, outages and approvals necessary for the team to perform commissioning tasks.
• Communicates status of all commissioning activities to Project Leaders and other partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Years of Experience

• Required: High school diploma or GED and a minimum of fifteen (15) years related experience in operations, construction, or commissioning for oil/gas pipelines, meter stations, plants, or facilities.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering or vocational school completion in a technical field and a minimum of twenty (20) years related experience in operations, construction, or commissioning for oil/gas pipelines, meter stations, plants, or facilities.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrates outstanding organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other scheduling/supporting software programs.
• Experience with constructing and commissioning new oil/gas assets.
• Excellent teamwork, communications skills and shared ownership practices.
• Outstanding skills in reading of engineering prints and other technical schematics.
• Preferred: Prior leadership experience.
• Preferred: Familiarity with natural gas midstream assets.
• Preferred: Experience with multiple prime driver and compression equipment packages, end device calibrations, skidded and non‑skidded ancillary systems and electrical/controls.

Shift / Work Hours / Travel Requirements

Ability to travel up to 75%.

Location

Houston (Williams Tower Location): Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.