Project Manager - Baton Rouge, LA

ORBITAL Engineering Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to support an Owner Facility in Baton Rouge, LA. Requires direct petrochemical experience and a broad skill set across oil, gas, refining and chemical industries.

The candidate will lead design activities, manage engineers and subcontractors, and develop scopes, schedules and cost estimates for major projects. The role emphasizes senior-level engineering leadership, project control knowledge, and a strong customer liaison capability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in petrochemical environments (oil, gas, refining or chemical).
• Proven leadership in engineering and design teams within a consulting environment.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and tools.
• Bachelor degree in engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute design activities for assigned projects, self-performed or as project team leader.
• Lead project teams, schedule, organize, and direct engineers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare multi-discipline scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates.
• Review and check engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and project documents.
• Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards, specs, and design basis.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and ensure QA per corporate procedures.
• Support development of standards/procedures for the engineering department.
• Serve as technical liaison for customers and support regional business development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Petrochemical experience

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is currently seeking a Project Manager to support an Owner Facility in Baton Rouge, LA. The position requires direct petrochemical experience, preferably in a consulting environment, and well-rounded expertise in the oil & gas, refining and chemical industry. Orbital is evaluating candidates based upon their project management experience, technical knowledge, field experience, and engineering design skill sets.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of design activities for assigned projects, through both self-execution and as leader of project team.

Function as Project Lead on specific projects as required. Schedule, organize and direct other engineers, designers and subcontractors in the completion of activities.

Prepare, or supervise the preparation of single or multidiscipline engineering proposals including development of scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates.

Prepare, review and/or check engineering calculations, designs, drawings and other project documents related to this specific discipline on projects as required.

Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects, as well as centralized design basis and historical references.

Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Quality Management System. As a Senior Level Engineer, direct and provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the department.

Assist in the development of standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed within the department.

Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison, and support regional business development initiatives as a technical recourse.

Other Duties

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job.Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel to client sites

A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in petrochemical environments (particularly oil & gas, chemical and refining) is required.

Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering and design teams in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.

Superior communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Project management experience including understanding and use of project management and project control principles and tools is required.

Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general office products, design and business enterprise software.

Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline is preferred.

A minimum of 10 years of Project Management Experience is required.

Project Management Training and/or PMP Certification a plus.

Salary Range:

$130,000 - $180,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.

About Orbital:

Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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