E&C Project Manager Senior- PEX PI - Project Development

Williams-Sonoma; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking an E&C Project Manager III/Senior to lead moderate-to-large-scale oil and gas projects, applying PLC/Stage-Gate processes and lifecycle optimization. You will coordinate internal and external partners and develop schedules, cost forecasts, and project economics to drive performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in oil and gas engineering/project management for PM III, or 10+ years for Senior, with PMP or PE preferred. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum five years' experience in oil and gas engineering/project management (PM III).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or PE (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Leads complex project plans and coordinates with internal and external partners to deliver results on time.
• Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives.
• Develops reports, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency.
• Presents recommendations grounded in engineering principles to meet reliability targets and reduce risk.
• Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs and contractor selection decisions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Cost forecasting

MS Office proficiency

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

PMP or PE (preferred)

Tools

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 an E&C Project Manager III/Senior, you'll lead moderate-to-large-scale initiatives where technical complexity meets strategic impact. Your expertise in PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction/operations in the oil and gas industry will be the foundation for delivering solutions that optimize performance and profitability across the entire lifecycle.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external partners and delivering results on time for moderate-to-large projects
• Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives efficiently
• Coordinates technical resources under the structured guidance of the Project Life Cycle for consistency and rigor
• Develops and implements detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency
• Presents and executes recommendations grounded in engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk
• Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions with precision and compliance
• Understands and applies economic impact analysis to drive solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value
• Anticipates challenges, gathers critical data, evaluates opportunities, and makes decisions that deliver meaningful business impact
• Designs optimum project solutions that improve economic performance over the entire lifecycle
• Leads development of power and energy infrastructure projects, including greenfield and brownfield opportunities, from early screening through final investment decision (FID)
• Defines project scope, configuration, capacity, and phasing to align with customer requirements and commercial objectives
• Builds and maintains integrated project assumptions, including technical design inputs, execution strategy, schedule, and cost basis
• Develops and evaluates project economics, including CAPEX, OPEX, lifecycle value, and sensitivity analysis to optimize project returns
• Evaluates multiple technical configurations and project scenarios to identify optimal solutions and support investment decisions
• Interfaces with commercial, engineering, permitting, and operations teams to assess project feasibility, risks, and alignment
• Coordinates early-stage engineering (FEED-level), including development of one-lines, equipment selection, site layout, and constructability considerations
• Works with procurement and vendors to obtain budgetary pricing, evaluate long-lead equipment, and assess supply chain risks
• Identifies key project risks early (technical, permitting, market, and execution) and develops mitigation strategies
• Supports transition of projects into execution by ensuring continuity of scope, assumptions, and risk alignment
• Demonstrates ability to develop project economics, including cost modeling, lifecycle value analysis, and sensitivity evaluation
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• E&C Project Manager 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)
• E&C Project Manager 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

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
• Experience supporting development of energy or infrastructure projects, including early-phase project definition, feasibility analysis, and pre-FID decision-making
• Demonstrates ability to develop project economics, including cost modeling, lifecycle value analysis, and sensitivity evaluation
• Experience collaborating across commercial, engineering, and project controls teams to align technical solutions with business and contract requirements
• Preferred: Experience supporting power generation environments, with exposure to turbines and/or reciprocating equipment

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