E&C Project Manager Sr / Staff

Williams; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Total Rewards

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Staff Project Manager to lead large, complex oil and gas projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability. You will drive cross-functional teams, align with engineering best practices, and deliver results that impact performance across the organization.

The role requires 15+ years in the field, a Bachelor's in engineering/construction management, and PMP/PE/MS preferred. Travel up to 50% is expected, with hybrid work options for many office positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management.
• PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team to implement project plans with significant complexity and coordinates with partners.
• Sets up the core project team to achieve objectives.
• Coordinates key functions with technical resources under Project Life Cycle guidance.
• Develops and implements project reports, presentations, schedules and costing forecasts.
• Presents recommendations to support reliability targets and reduce risks.
• Prepares, reviews and approves requests for proposals and contractor selection.
• Understands economic impact to drive solutions and optimizes life-cycle profitability.
• Manages moderate-large projects with focus on deadlines and quality.
• Leads project teams and contractors to produce results.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

Master’s degree in business or engineering management

PMP certification

PE license

MS Project Certification (MS)

Tools

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 a Project Manager 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
• Present 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:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 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

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.

Total Rewards & Benefits

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. 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. 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.

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:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.