Engineering & Construction Associate Project Manager

bwcterminals; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BWC Terminals, headquartered in Houston, TX, seeks an Associate Project Manager to plan, budget, oversee and document liquid terminal projects and support large expansion initiatives. You will manage scopes, vendors, and contractors while ensuring schedules and budgets are met in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in industrial construction or project management, strong Excel/reporting skills, and the ability to work independently with leadership guidance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or Project Management or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in Industrial, midstream, downstream construction, or project management.
• Experience with owner-operated industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience managing multiple small capex projects ($250K–$10M).
• API and ASME B31.3 preferred; ERP and project management systems experience noted.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium capital projects within approved budgets and schedules.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Piping, Electrical, and Controls/Instrumentation construction.
• Create, interpret, and review engineering/construction documents (P&IDs, specs, plot plans, isometrics).
• Develop detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) to support RFQs for bids.
• Ensure resources are assigned, informed, and trained; lead change control and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize cost/schedule impacts.
• Monitor/budget tracking, percent complete, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Select and evaluate contractors, ensure SOW/specs/quality/governing codes compliance.
• Facilitate on-site and remote project meetings; document all aspects of projects.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation: AFE forms, cost estimates, status reports, drawings.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Engineering / Construction Management / Business / Finance / Project Management related

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle

Maximo

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, BWC Terminals is a premier provider of bulk liquid storage and logistics services to refiners, manufacturers, and distributors of bulk liquids in North America. The Company consists of 22 sites with over twenty million barrels of storage capacity. The BWC Terminals facilities are equipped to store a wide range of petroleum, chemical, renewables, and agricultural products. Additional information about BWC Terminals is available at www.bwcterminals.com .

JOB OVERVIEW

The Associate Project Manager will plan, budget, oversee, and document all aspects of specific Liquid Terminal Projects assigned. Support Project Managers with complex large expansion projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Essential duties include:

• Manage multiple small to medium capital projects simultaneously while meeting approved budgets and schedule deadlines.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Civil, Structural, Mechanical/Piping, Electrical, and Controls/Instrumentation construction.
• Create, interpret, and review engineering and construction documents such as P&IDs, engineering standards, specifications, plot plans, piping isometrics, and other technical drawings.
• Develop detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) to support RFQs for vendor and contractor bidding.
• Ensure project resources are properly assigned, fully informed, and trained on their responsibilities.
• Lead and manage project change control, ensuring accurate documentation and stakeholder alignment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to minimize impacts to cost and schedule.
• Monitor and report on project performance, including budget tracking, percent complete, cost forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Select, manage, and evaluate contractors and subcontractors; verify all work meets SOW, specifications, quality standards, governing codes, and maintain high-quality work standards.
• Facilitate and/or support project meetings, both on-site and remote.
• Prepare, manage, and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including:
  • AFE forms
  • Cost estimates
  • Status reports
  • Drawings and technical packages
• Work independently with general guidance from leadership.
• Communicate effectively, demonstrating strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Provide leadership that promotes teamwork, accountability, and alignment across project stakeholders.
• Travel within the U.S. as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform the duties of this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below outline the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance, Project Management, or a related field preferred
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Industrial, midstream, downstream construction, or project management
• Preferred experience working for an owner-operated industrial facility.
• Experience managing multiple small capex projects ranging from $250K to $10M
• API and ASME B31.3 preferred experience.
• Experience with ERP and project management systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, Maximo, Procore, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reporting, dashboards, and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The working conditions and environment, as well as the physical requirements and activities listed below, are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions and Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the individual generally has good working conditions. The employee is often exposed to moderate noise from office equ