International project Manager

Beyond Energy Services & Technology; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks an experienced MPD Project Manager to oversee end-to-end project management of MPD initiatives from planning through execution. You will coordinate pre-project activities, define scopes of work, and guide technical tender processes while ensuring adherence to QHSE and regulatory requirements.

The role requires deep MPD drilling and cementing knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage complex engineering tasks with rigorous safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of MPD operational experience.
• Minimum 2 years of MPD project management experience.
• Technical competence in MPD drilling and cementing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of engineering.
• Knowledge of QHSE policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of equipment certification requirements and working limitations.
• Operate in compliance with customer guidelines and government regulations.
• Understanding of drilling applications, reservoir data, and formation characteristics.
• Understanding P&ID and PFD (P&ID & PFD).
• IWCF supervisory level certifications (or per customer requirements).
• Competent with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall project management of MPD projects per the project plan.
• Oversee pre-project planning including rig visits, feasibility, and design activities.
• Develop scope of work and technical specs for tenders; address bidder questions.
• Review technical tender/bid submissions for compliance and quality.

Skills

MPD operations

MPD project management

P&ID & PFD

IWCF supervisory certification

QHSE knowledge

government regulations compliance

drilling applications & reservoir data

communication & reporting

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (related field)

MSc in Petroleum Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.