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

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Williams is seeking an E&C Project Manager III/Senior to lead moderate-to-large-scale initiatives in oil and gas, focusing on PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction/operations. You will drive schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation across the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong leadership, detailed economic analyses, and collaboration with commercial, engineering, permitting, and operations teams to optimize profitability and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management required; PMP/PE preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years in oil & gas engineering/project management for PM III.
• Minimum ten (10) years in oil & gas engineering/project management for Senior PM.
• Experience leading complex, multi-disciplinary project teams and delivering on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams to execute complex project plans, coordinating with partners and delivering results on time.
• Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and objectives.
• Develops reports, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control.
• Presents recommendations grounded in engineering principles to meet reliability targets.

Skills

Project management

PLC/Stage-Gate

Oil & gas eng

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

PMP (preferred)

PE (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

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

Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next. Here’s a look at what that means:

• 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

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

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) Skill Requirements:

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Who We Are Looking For Engineers, Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Operations Technicians ready to work hands-on with: Natural gas generation & high-voltage systems Advanced controls & automation Battery storage & grid integration.

Why Join Us Competitive compensation & benefits Career growth & development opportunities Meaningful community involvement Williams is strategically positioned to meet the evolving energy needs of data centers nationwide. Be part of a team that’s driving innovation and reliability in the energy space.

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