Project Manager - Oil & Gas Projects

Merrick & Company; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Benefits package

Referral program

Performance reviews

Professional development

Employee recognition

Peer mentorship

Additional programs

Job summary

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager for Oil and Gas projects, including chemicals, downstream refining, and upstream/midstream processing. The role leads engineering teams, drives EV management, and ensures client satisfaction across EPC/EPCM initiatives.

Locations include Greenwood Village, CO or Tulsa, OK, with a hybrid/onsite work posture depending on client needs. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in related industries, a B.E.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in upstream/midstream processing, downstream refining, or chemicals.
• Leadership of multi-discipline engineering teams and EPC/EPCM projects.
• US work eligibility without sponsorship; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, and quality control.
• Lead multi-discipline engineering teams and client satisfaction efforts.
• Apply PMI, CII, and AACE best practices in project execution.
• Inform discipline leads of resource requirements and schedules.
• Travel to client sites for design meetings and new work development.
• Support business development and scope of work development.

Skills

Ten+ years experience

Project management

PMI/CII/AACE practices

Resource planning

Client development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineering License

PMP Certification

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Oil and Gas projects, including chemicals, downstream refining, and upstream/midstream processing, or related process industries. The business is currently comprised of heavy retrofit and advanced technology projects in refineries, as well as projects in the power, chemicals, industrial manufacturing and bioprocessing space, including biofuels, biochemicals, waste to energy, and renewable natural gas.

The individual will be an operational leader to cultivate all aspects of our chemicals, and oil and gas practice. The individual will be responsible for projects related to capacity expansions, facility upgrades, regulatory compliance, debottlenecking, and turnarounds. Candidate should be experienced at managing the engineering efforts of some or many of these types of projects, including EPCM projects. The position can be located in either of these Energy/ Manufacturing/ Bioprocessing Business Unit locations: Greenwood Village (Denver Metro), Colorado or Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, technical leadership, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams with multi-discipline engineering discipline leads.
• Master and implementing industry best practices from PMI, CII and AACE.
• Inform engineering discipline leads of resource requirements.
• Travel to client sites several times per month for the purposes of design meetings and developing new work.
• Contribute to business development and meeting with clients to develop scopes of work.
• Contribute to corporate and business unit strategic planning efforts.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work. This work includes client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
• Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in upstream/midstream processing, downstream refining and chemicals, or related process industries
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - all degrees considered; Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical degrees will be most applicable to this position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management for A-E firms, including managing budgeted and scheduled design effort, and demonstrated skills in developing multi-discipline teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial and energy projects, with background in the O&G sector or in related industries.
• Expertise that encompasses client development, proposal support, planning, estimating, scheduling, project controls, and multi-discipline project execution
• Experience working in an engineering services and construction environment, with experience in managing Engineering only, EPC and EPCM projects
• Previous P&L responsibility for Engineering only; additional consideration made for experience with EPC and EPCM managed projects
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Solid understanding of industrial energy projects, both greenfield and retrofit.
• Thorough understanding of earned value management, project scheduling, and risk management.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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