Project Manager IV

Airswift; Old Ocean (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking an experienced Project Manager IV to lead capital projects across refining, petrochemical, oil, and gas environments. The role emphasizes FEL development, Project Execution Plans, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and strong compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates will have 10+ years of PM experience, on-site refinery collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Procurement, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through completion.
• Plan, design, execute, construct, commission, startup and closeout within safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets.
• Develop and execute Project Execution Plans and FEL development.
• Engage stakeholders and manage risks across refinery operations.

Skills

Front-End Loading

Stage-gate reviews

Project Execution Plans

Cost estimating

Budget management

Forecasting

Cash flow analysis

Schedule development

Contract administration

Vendor management

Risk management

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

KPIs & performance measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Multi-priority handling

Industry practices knowledge

Procurement oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager IV Duration: 12 Month assignment with possibility of extension Schedule: Mon - Fri, 40 hours per week with OT as needed through Turnaround Events Location: This opportunity is suited to an experienced engineering and project management professional leading capital projects across refining, petrochemical, oil, and gas environments. The role focuses on planning, design, execution, construction oversight, commissioning, startup, and closeout while maintaining alignment with safety, quality, schedule, and budget objectives. This position offers broad exposure across the full project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on FEL development, Project Execution Plans, stakeholder engagement, risk management, and refinery operations.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Required Experience

• More than 10 years of project management experience in refining, petrochemical, oil, and gas industries
• At least 5 years of experience as a project manager with sole accountability for project delivery
• Experience leading capital projects through the full project lifecycle from concept through completion
• Experience working on-site in refinery operations and collaborating with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement, Contractors, and Executive Leadership
• Experience assembling and leading project teams while managing engineering resources and contractors

Required Skills

• Strong capability in Front-End Loading, stage-gate reviews, and management approval processes
• Development and execution of Project Execution Plans
• Capital project planning, design, execution, commissioning, startup, and closeout
• Cost estimating, budget management, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Schedule development, monitoring, and project performance management
• Contracting strategy development, contractor selection, bid evaluation, and contract administration
• Vendor, fabricator, and specialty contractor management
• Risk management planning and mitigation
• Quality assurance and quality control oversight
• Refinery stakeholder engagement and cross-functional team leadership
• Safety leadership and delivery of projects in compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• KPI development and project performance measurement
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• Working knowledge of industry-recommended practices, design methodologies, QA/QC standards, regulatory requirements, and refinery operations
• Change management and procurement oversight

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) PMP Certification

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with unique project needs. With over 1000 employees and 9,000 contractors operating in over 60 countries, Airswift's geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry.

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