Project Manager - Offshore Division

Morrison Energy Group; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Energy Group, LLC in Houma, LA, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee offshore and onshore oil and gas and pipeline projects from quote to closeout. The role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional coordination, safety, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

You will develop installation engineering deliverables, manage schedules and vendors, review drawings and procedures, and provide regular status reports to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and/or a business‑related field, or equivalent, relevant experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a project management‑related role or as a Project Coordinator, preferably in the offshore, marine, or pipeline construction industry
• Commercial diving project experience preferred; where such experience is not held, competent company commercial diving personnel will be assigned to assist with project procedures and applicable industry standards and regulations

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from quotation through completion, aligning with customer expectations, technical specifications, and budget
• Plan and execute activities for offshore/onshore work, ensuring efficiency and optimal resource utilization
• Develop installation engineering deliverables for diving, pipeline, and construction projects
• Maintain and update project schedules and milestones, with reliable forecasting of remaining work
• Coordinate vendors and subcontractors for timely, high‑quality delivery
• Review supplier quotations and inputs from engineering, quality, manufacturing, and design teams
• Provide weekly project reports and status updates to clients and stakeholders

Skills

Project management

Oil & gas experience

Leadership

MS Project

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Morrison Energy Group, LLC, through its subsidiaries, delivers energy infrastructure projects to clients in the oil and gas and renewables industries. For four decades, customers continue to rely on our specialized services and practical approach toward project execution.

Primary Function

The Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the successful execution of projects within our offshore division. This position is responsible for managing projects from initial quotation through completion, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical specifications, and budgetary constraints. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, along with the proven ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams and deliver results in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from initial quotation through completion, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical specifications, and budget
• Plan and execute project activities in a manner that aligns with the scale and scope of work, ensuring efficiency, flexibility, and optimal resource utilization
• Develop installation engineering deliverables, including technical plans, procedures, and methodologies for diving, pipeline, and construction projects
• Maintain and update project schedules and milestones, ensuring accurate reflection of progress and reliable forecasting of remaining work
• Manage and coordinate vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely, high‑quality delivery of project requirements
• Review supplier quotations by evaluating cost standards, technical specifications, and inputs from engineering, quality, manufacturing, and design teams
• Monitor daily production quantities and support cost tracking and performance analysis
• Review project drawings, specifications, and procedures, and resolve engineering discrepancies to ensure proper implementation and alignment with project requirements
• Oversee project execution, including planning, coordinating, and monitoring onshore and offshore field activities, to ensure safe and efficient compliance with the scope of work, project specifications, schedules, and subcontract terms and conditions
• Ensure adherence to applicable engineering standards, regulatory codes, safety requirements, and company procedures
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and with onshore and offshore construction management to manage interfaces and support overall project delivery
• Manage project changes in accordance with the Management of Change (MOC) Process
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical project documentation
• Provide regular project status updates to clients and stakeholders, including progress reporting and issue resolution, and compile weekly project reports covering statistics, cost tracking, accounting data, schedules, and supporting tables and graphs
• Take accountability for achieving project objectives, including safety, cost, schedule, scope, quality, and timely delivery
• Provide support to field personnel as needed to ensure efficient coordination and successful project execution

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and/or a business‑related field, or equivalent, relevant experience
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a project management‑related role or as a Project Coordinator, preferably in the offshore, marine, or pipeline construction industry
• Commercial diving project experience preferred; where such experience is not held, competent company commercial diving personnel will be assigned to assist with project procedures and applicable industry standards and regulations

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to groups and negotiate effectively
• Project experience in the oil and gas industry
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project, and the ability to learn MORRISON‑specific software applications
• Self‑motivated, with the interpersonal skills to maintain effective and ethical working relationships with vendors, customers, strategic industry partners, and MORRISON Business Unit Managers
• Ability to operate under pressure, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines independently

Physical Requirements

• Primarily office‑based; prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for keyboarding, and the ability to communicate clearly by phone, email, radio, and in person
• Regular visits to fabrication yards, docks, vessels, and project worksites, requiring the ability to walk uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Must be able to life and/or move up to 25 pounds occassionally
• Offshore visits may require passing a physical examination, completing water survival and helicopter underwater egress training (HUET), and transferring to and from vessels or platforms
• Travel to client offices and project sites, including periodic offshore assignments

Key Performance Indicators

• Projects delivered on or ahead of baseline schedule and key milestones
• Cost performance measured as variance between budgeted and actual project cost, including margin retention
• Safety performance on assigned projects, including recordable incidents, near‑miss reporting, and compliance with HSE procedures
• Quality performance, including rework, punch list items, and nonconformance reports
• Change orders identified, documented, and approved through the Management of Change (MOC) process
• Accuracy and timeliness of weekly project reporting, cost tracking, and project documentation
• Client satisfaction and repeat business on assigned projects

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Morrison is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Morrison is a drug‑free workplace. The above description is intended to capture the essential functions of the job, nature and level of work as of the preparation date. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required of the position. This job description may be modified at any time with or without notice.