Project Manager IV

OakTree Staffing; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OakTree Staffing seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead routine, multi-disciplinary capital projects from planning through closeout. You will manage pumping, equipment upgrades, and piping projects, with a potential multi-year assignment beyond an initial 2 years.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 10+ years PM experience in oil & gas or petrochem, and sole accountability for projects. PE and PMP are preferred; on-site leadership and contractor coordination are key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, PE preferred.
• 10+ years of project management in oil & gas or petrochemical.
• 5+ years PM with sole accountability for the project.
• Experience managing engineering and construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a full-time project team to execute the project plan.
• Oversee preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan.
• Lead FEL process, gate reviews, and approvals.
• Direct contracting strategy, contractor evaluation, bids and awards.
• Manage cost, schedule, procurement, and billing/payables.
• Ensure safety, QA/QC, and risk management are integrated.
• Set up facilities at site and contractor locations; drive KPI metrics.
• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders; close out on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Oil & gas

Contract management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PE license

PMP certification

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead routine, multi-disciplinary engineering capital projects from planning through closeout. This role suits a professional with a solid, general mechanical or civil/structural engineering background. Sample projects include pump replacements, equipment repairs/upgrades, and piping projects. This contract has the potential to be a multi-year assignment beyond the initial 2 years.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Assembling a full-time team to effectively execute the project
• Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan
• Leading the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals
• Leading the Contracting Strategy effort, managing the contractor evaluation, bid and award process
• Managing cost, schedule, procurement and the billing payables groups
• Interviewing and approving personnel from the contractor's organization
• Understanding contracts and managing contractors to maximize performance, controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders
• Setting up project facilities at site and in the contractors office
• Setting safety expectations for the project and leading the team to achieve safety goals
• Ensuring plant Operations and Maintenance personal are engaged and that they understand their responsibilities
• Ensuring that proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive Project performance
• Ensuring the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts
• Setting up programs to manage vendors, fabricators and any required specialty contractors
• Ensuring that quality processes are followed
• Developing, gaining approval for and managing to project KPI?s and metrics
• Leading development of a risk management plan
• Preparing and giving presentations to various levels of the Company and other stakeholders
• Timely and efficiently closing out of the project

Position Requirements:

Basic/Required:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
• 10 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry
• 5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project

Preferred:

• 10 or more years of project management experience working in Refining and/or petrochemical
• 10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project
• Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods and QA/QC requirements
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, industry standards and DOT requirements
• Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)