Project Manager - Midstream

Optimized Process Designs; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimized Process Designs (OPD) is seeking a Project Manager to lead EPC projects from development to turnover in Katy, TX. The role emphasizes conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development.

Responsibilities include design oversight, vendor and subcontractor management, and extensive coordination across disciplines. Occasional travel to project sites may be required, with on-site work Monday–Friday at our Katy headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and/or construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading EPC, large capital, industrial, or infrastructure projects with accountability for project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and customer engagement.
• Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language.
• Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual designs for new projects through turnover.
• Provide technical design oversight and manage project scope and execution.
• Review process equipment, select vendors, and manage subcontractor services.
• Develop design documents including P&IDs, valve specs/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specs.
• Coordinate between engineering disciplines, field teams, and subcontractors.
• Lead customer reviews and travel up to 20% as needed.
• Lead QA reviews in office and on-site and drive critical decisions.

Skills

Project leadership

EPC experience

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Risk management

Customer engagement

Design review

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or construction

Equivalent experience

Tools

ASME B31.3/B31.4/B31.8/B31.12

Job description

Overview

OPD, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead and actively engage in every aspect of an EPC project from its initial development through commissioning and turnover. The role emphasizes conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development.

This role sits in the office Monday – Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

What You Will Do

• Develop or assist with the development of conceptual designs for new projects
• Provide technical design and engineering oversight of project scope for assigned projects through project completion
• Review of process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services
• Coordinate or develop design documents including piping and instrumentation diagrams, valve specifications/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specifications
• Liaise and coordinate between engineering disciplines, field construction teams, and subcontractor personnel to ensure sound engineering design
• Leading of customer reviews
• Travel up to 20% to project sites as needed
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct quality assurance reviews in the office and on-location
• Drive critical decision-making to shape the outcomes of large-scale projects

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and/or construction discipline or equivalent experience
• Experience leading EPC, large capital, industrial, or infrastructure projects with accountability for project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and customer engagement
• Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language
• Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with full-scope project responsibilities from the FEED phase to mechanical completion
• Experience in EPC design, field engineering, or engineering experience on a plant operations or maintenance team
• Knowledge of pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12
• Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and installation of static and rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of material specifications
• Direct experience completing full-scope engineering, procurement, and construction projects (EPC) on a lump sum, turnkey basis
• Field, job-site, or shop construction experience

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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