Lead Project Manager, Industrial Automation & Controls

Petrotech; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Petrotech Inc. in New Orleans, LA seeks a Project Manager to lead turnkey turbomachinery control projects. You will coordinate technical execution, manage customer relationships, and drive profitability while ensuring high-quality solutions and strong customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in control systems and project management, and PMP/ PMI certification is a plus. Travel and site visits are possible as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• PMP or PMI certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, ensuring technical specifications and contractual commitments are met.
• Lead project execution, including scheduling, delivery, and payment management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, fostering strong relationships and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage change orders, control project scope, and ensure on time delivery.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage cash flow and maintain project profitability.
• Conduct critical path analysis, track schedule variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor project costs and performance metrics, and initiate corrective measures to keep projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with suppliers, fabricators, and customer teams to resolve technical, scheduling, and commercial issues.
• Contribute actively to the Quality Improvement Process to enhance project execution standards.

Skills

Control system design

Scheduling

Client communications

Budgeting & cost control

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/related field

PMP or PMI certification (nice to have)

Job description

Petrotech Inc. in New Orleans, LA seeks a Project Manager to lead turnkey turbomachinery control projects. You will coordinate technical execution, manage customer relationships, and drive profitability while ensuring high-quality solutions and strong customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, 5+ years in control systems and project management, and PMP/ PMI certification is a plus. Travel and site visits are possible as part of project delivery.