International project Manager

Colonial Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking an experienced MPD Project Manager to lead the overall management of MPD projects, ensuring delivery in alignment with the project plan while maintaining safety and compliance. You will engage in pre-project planning, including rig visits, candidate selection, feasibility studies, and Front End/Detailed Engineering design.

The role requires deep MPD operations and project management experience, with a strong emphasis on QHSE, regulatory compliance, and coordination

Qualifications

• 10+ years MPD Operational Experience.
• 2+ years MPD Project Management Experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of QHSE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment certification requirements and working limitations.
• Compliance with customer guidelines and government regulations.
• Understanding of drilling applications, reservoir data and formation characteristics.
• Understanding P&ID and PFD diagrams.
• IWCF supervisory level certification or as required by customer.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall MPD project management per the project plan and ensure safe, efficient delivery.
• Lead pre-project planning activities including rig visits/modifications, MPD candidate selection, feasibility, and Front End/Detailed Engineering design.
• Develop scope of work and technical specifications for tenders; respond to bidder queries during clarifications and review tender submissions.
• Coordinate Pre-Deployment phase activities: rig site visits, candidate selection, front end engineering, detailed design, and procedures development.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

QHSE compliance

Rig visits coordination

P&ID understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

P&ID

PFD

Job description

Job Description

The primary role of the MPD Project Manager is to be responsible for the overall project management of the MPD projects while ensuring that all aspects are managed and delivered in an efficient and safe manner as per the project plan.

Key Responsibilities

The MPD Project Manager will be actively involved with the pre-project planning including rig visits / modifications, MPD candidate selection and feasibility, Front End and Detailed Engineering Design and procedures development.

Additional responsibilities include the development of the scope of work and technical specifications for tenders, address bidder’s queries during tender clarifications phase and reviewing technical tender/bid submissions.

Pre-Deployment Phase

• Rig site visits and rig modifications
• Perform candidate selection
• Perform front end engineering and design
• Detailed design engineering
• Procedures development

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of MPD Operational Experience
• Minimum of 2 years of MPD Project Management Experience
• Technically competent in MPD drilling and cementing operations
• As a minimum a Bachelors’ degree in a related field of engineering
• Knowledge and implementation of QHSE policies and procedures
• Knowledgeable on equipment certification requirements and working limitations
• Operate in strict compliance with all customer’s guidelines, procedures as well as ensuring compliance to government regulations
• Full understanding of drilling applications, reservoir data and formation characteristics
• Understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFD)
• Hold a valid well control IWCF supervisory level certifications or as per customer’s requirements
• Competent with Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors’ or MSc. degree in Petroleum Engineering

This is an office-based position with the occasional work site visits when required.