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 insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life and AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Maternity leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager to support an Owner Facility in Baton Rouge, LA, with direct petrochemical experience and consulting exposure. The role requires leadership of engineering teams and expertise across oil & gas, refining and chemical industries.

Responsibilities include leading design activities, preparing proposals, and ensuring adherence to QA/QC procedures. Compensation ranges from $130,000 to $180,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience in petrochemical environments (oil & gas, chemical and refining).
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams.
• Experience in consulting engineering environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute design activities for assigned projects, including self-execution and leading project teams.
• Lead project teams, schedule, organize and direct engineers, designers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare or supervise engineering proposals with scopes of work, schedules and cost estimates.
• Review engineering calculations, designs, drawings, and other project documents.
• Develop and maintain standards, specifications, and design basis.
• Direct junior engineers and provide technical guidance within the department.
• Support business development initiatives as a technical resource.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Petrochemical experience

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor's degree 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.

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, company-paid maternity and bonding leave, 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.