Project Manager II (Oil & Gas)

Bowman Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman Consulting in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Manager II (Oil & Gas) to lead complex projects from planning through delivery and ensure client satisfaction and project profitability. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with clients, vendors, and Bowman colleagues, you will drive project success, promote quality, and foster lasting relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; engineering preferred.
• Ten or more years of experience.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountability for client satisfaction on assigned projects and programs.
• Accountable for profit and loss, using data related to safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Single point of accountability for client and internal management on all matters.
• Manage complex projects from planning through delivery.
• Ensure compliance with company processes, contracts, and regulations.
• Liaise with cross-functional teams, vendors, clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate changes to baselines and obtain DOA and client approval.
• Plan and lead project meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and summaries.
• Monitor tasks to identify risk and mitigation needs.
• Allocate resources, budgets, and hours; adjust as needed.
• Assess supplier/contractor performance and take corrective actions.
• Manage client relationships before, during, and after execution.
• Engage with clients at industry events to promote Bowman’s capabilities.
• Identify opportunities and foster key client/supplier relationships.
• Work autonomously; align goals to project outcomes; may lead a team.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Analytical skills

Integrity

Relationship capabilities

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PM certification

Job description

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager II (Oil & Gas) to join our team in Houston, TX.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Responsible for leading a project team to complete complex or multiple scopes of work, accountable for client satisfaction and profit and loss of the assignments.

Responsibilities

Competencies:

• Change Management
• Needs Analysis
• Project Controls & Project Administration
• Project Documentation & Project Planning
• Project Estimation & Project Evaluation
• Project Implementation & Project Management
• Project Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Project Scoping & Project Planning
• Project Status Reporting & Scope Management
• Stakeholder Management & Vendor Management
• Project Management Software

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall accountability for client satisfaction for assigned projects and programs of work.
• Provide overall accountability for the profit and loss of assigned projects, managing and utilizing data related. to safety, quality, cost, schedule, progress measurement, risk management, and change management to achieve successful outcomes.
• Single point of accountability for client and internal management for all contractual, commercial, and technical matters related to the assigned project.
• Manage complex projects from planning through delivery.
• Accountable for ensuring project compliance with company processes, written procedures, contract exhibits, agreed client scope of work, and regulatory and code requirements.
• Liaison between project members, cross-functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables, requirements, schedules, cost, and meeting plans are communicated and achieved.
• Ensure all changes to cost and/or schedule baselines are DOA and client, if required, approved and clearly communicated prior to incurring project expenditures.
• Plans and facilitates project meetings to align the project team to methods and goals and to track project tasks.
• Prepares agendas, meeting notes, and project summaries.
• Monitors task completion status to identify risk and develop mitigation plans.
• Allocates resources, budgets, and hours to the project and adjusts allocations when necessary.
• Assess and/ or review supplier/contractor performance and determine corrective actions, if required.
• Manage client relationships before, during, and after project execution, providing support and intelligence to the business development and project teams.
• Participation in client engagement activities, such as industry events, trade shows, exhibitions, conventions, to promote client awareness of company brand, culture, services, capabilities, and experience.
• Identify, attract, grow, and foster key client and supplier relationships and business opportunities.
• Works autonomously.
• Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms.
• May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in specialization.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, engineering preferred.
• Ten or more (10+) years of experience.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and analytical skills – written and verbal.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficient in both written and spoken English.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include exposure to bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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