E&C Project Manager III/Sr/Staff

Williams

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off including holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams is seeking an E&C Project Manager III/Sr/Staff to lead large-scale oil and gas projects, coordinating cross-functional teams while maintaining safety, schedule, and cost targets.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive project management experience in the energy sector; PMP/PE are preferred, with opportunities for career growth within a Fortune 500 environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent.
5+ years oil and gas engineering/project management experience for III level; 10+ years for Senior; 15+ years for Staff.
PMP or PE preferred; master’s degree in related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale, complex projects with internal/external partners to meet objectives.
Form core project team and define roles to achieve project goals.
Coordinate with technical resources through the project life cycle.
Develop and manage project reports, schedules, and cost forecasts.
Recommend engineering/operational improvements to reliability and profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Strategic planning

Safety focus

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

PMP Certification

PE License

MS Project Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As a E&C Project Manager III/Sr/Staff, you’re not just managing projects—you’re defining how complex initiatives are executed across the organization. This role demands technical mastery, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver results that directly impact business performance. You’ll lead multiple large-scale projects with a relentless focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring every initiative aligns with corporate objectives and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities/Expectations

Leads a team to implement project plans or programs with significant complexity to achieve objectives, coordinating with our internal and external business partners
Sets up the core project team to facilitate achievement of the project objective
Coordinates key functions with technical resources under the guidance of Project Life Cycle
Develops and implements project reports, presentations, schedules and costing forecasts
Presents and implements recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that supports reliability targets and reduces risks inherent in the project
Prepares, reviews and approves requests for proposals, evaluations and contractor selection
Understands the economic impact of the project being developed to drive solutions
Anticipates issues, gathers information, assesses opportunity, analyzes alternative solutions and makes important decisions
Develops optimum project solutions that improve economic profit over the life of the project
Runs moderate-large projects with high quality and a focus on our business partners
Leads project teams and contractors; accountable for producing results and meeting deadlines
Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

III:

Required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum five (5) years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
Preferred: Project Management Certification (PMP), Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Senior:

Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum ten (10) years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP or PE

Staff:

Required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS)

Shift/Work hours/Travel Requirements

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Other Requirements

Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
Solid understanding of PLC/Stage-Gate processes and extensive experience with facility construction or operations in the oil and gas industry
Experience supporting development of energy infrastructure projects, including early-phase project definition, feasibility analysis, and pre-FID decision-making
Experience collaborating across commercial, engineering, and project controls teams to align technical solutions with business and contract requirements

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

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Benefits

Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
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

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

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.

Education Requirements

Bachelors (Required)

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include: