Project Manager - Oil & Gas

Kleinfelder Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc. is seeking a dynamic Oil & Gas Project Manager in Houston to lead projects from concept to installation. The role spans design reviews, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver value to clients in the energy sector.

Effective leadership, strong communication, and a background in refinery or petrochemical projects are essential, with PE preferred. Join a diverse energy team focused on growth and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 7+ years of project management experience in refinery or similar oil/petrochemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead oil & gas projects from concept to installation, ensuring compliance with codes and design criteria.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions within budget and schedule.
• Coordinate design, construction, and commissioning including process facilities, metering, and control systems.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and project team members.
• Develop project status reports with progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client and regulatory agency relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Budgeting & Scheduling

Regulatory Standards

Leadership & Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Job description

Job Description

Take Your Career to the Next Level

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!

Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Energy team is looking for you! From environmental, planning, engineering, design, to integrity and construction management, Kleinfelder offers a variety of services to the Energy industry.

Step into Your New Role

Kleinfelder is looking for a dynamic Oil & Gas Project Manager to join our Houston office.The Project Manager develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in various oil & gas downstream projects and independently evaluates,selectsand applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to lead project execution from concept to installation. Projects range in size and complexity from small to large, including petroleum refineries, chemical plants and terminal/storage projects. We work on downstream assets that support oil & gas and emerging energy solutions.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading oil & gas projects, includingthe reviewofdesigns and documentation to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state codes,industry standardsand design criteria
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards, including ASME and API with familiarity of OSHA and EPA requirements
• Directs process facility design, terminal/storage design, construction, operation and maintenance projects, including measurement/metering facilities, loading/handling facilities, control systems, processing equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, coolers, etc.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver technical solutions
• Providing technical guidance to engineers and project team
• Plant, terminal, metering and loading design and materialselection

• Reviewing the development of engineering deliverables, including plot plans, PFDs, and P&IDs

• Construction specification and bid package preparation
• Alternative/Feasibility studies
• Develop project status reports with task completion, progress, challenges, and solutions
• Oversee pursuits, designate the appropriate resources to projects, define client needs, address client concerns and manage engineering resources within budget
• Lead and participate in technical, cost, and scheduling decisions for interdisciplinary teams ensuring company quality standards and driving customer value
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and regulatory agencies
• Leading, growing and mentoring staff – supporting the achievement of professional career goals
• Devise new approaches to problems encountered
• Manage all phases of project execution including project organization, subcontractor management, scheduling, financial management, health and safety stewardship, and reporting
• Collaborate on a program of design and construction management projects striving for continuous improvement in process development and execution
• Communicate effectively with internal and external teams of clients and stakeholders

Education/Certification:

• Required, Bachelor's degreein engineering or relevant discipline
• Preferred, Professional Engineer (PE)

Skills & Experience:

• 7+ years of related PM experiencein refinery or similar oil/petrochemical industry
• Experienced in project engineering and management activities with a background in utilizing standard tools and information to make tactical course corrections regarding budgeting, scheduling, and scope changes
• Ability to assess and resolve issues and conflicts internally and externally
• Design experience either first-hand or through reviews of work products and independent technical reviews
• Valid Driver’s license

Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder:Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development:We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity:Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)