Project Manager - control systems

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Southern Recruiting Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager for control system and automation projects in the oil & gas, LNG or power generation sectors.

The role emphasizes profit, cash flow, and contract value while directing FEED, Detailed Design, Commissioning, and Start-Up from a project leadership position. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage client relationships, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 10+ years of proven PM experience in control systems and automation projects.
• Experience in oil & gas, LNG, or power generation industries.
• Familiarity with OEM control system platforms such as Emerson, Rockwell, and Invensys.
• PMP certification is desired; ability to work legally in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project execution with emphasis on profitability, cash flow, and contract value.
• Manage full lifecycle from FEED through Start-Up and commissioning.
• Control scope creep and generate change orders to protect margins.
• Lead and coordinate project team on scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Project management

P&L management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

SAP

Emerson

Rockwell

Invensys

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage project execution by placing a heavy emphasis on P&L and cash flow.
• Manage all aspects of the project, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) through Detailed Design, Commissioning and Start-Up.
• Must place a significant emphasis on managing every project with the intention of increasing contract value and/or revenue along with delivering profit margin expectations that will require a minimum of the following items listed below:
• Manage customers for each project effectively by minimizing scope creep and impacts along with generating change orders accordingly to avoid low or negative profit margins.
• Directing and communicating to project team members of what each project’s scope, schedule, and budget entails. This will also involve making sure that all project team members understand and execute their projects and respective tasks on or before the required completion dates.
• Direction and training of junior controls project management and engineering staff.
• Develop, maintain, and improve client relationships.
• Some relocation expense available.

Requirements

• The Project Manager will have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and strong experience with MS Project, Primavera and SAP are a plus.
• PMP certification is desired.
• 10+ years of proven project management experience in managing control system and automation projects in the oil and gas, LNG or power generation industries.
• Strong familiarity with OEM control system platform such as Emerson, Rockwell and / or lnvensys.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.