Project Manager – Start-Up / Commissioning

Sideworx Connect USA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sideworx Connect USA is seeking a Project Manager for Start-Up/Commissioning to lead the execution of commissioning in the oil & gas sector. This role necessitates over 5 years of field services experience and strong project management skills, with a focus on coordinating teams and managing client expectations. The position requires extensive travel (70-80%) and offers a temp-to-perm structure in Houston, Texas., with physical demands in industrial environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively (70-80%).

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning/start-up execution across active scopes.
• Coordinate crews, vendors, equipment, and materials.
• Manage changes in scope and drive issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Commissioning/start-up experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum)

Job description

Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager / Operations Manager

Location: USA + International (high travel)

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager – Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. This is a hands-on PM role—heavy coordination, fast decisions, and strong technical awareness.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commissioning/start-up execution across one or more active scopes
• Coordinate field crews, vendors, equipment, and materials to meet schedule
• Participate in planning meetings, readiness reviews, and daily coordination calls
• Manage changes in scope, prioritize work, and drive issue resolution
• Ensure documentation is accurate (checklists, turnover packs, redlines as required)
• Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority
• Provide professional client updates and manage expectations on site

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication (client-ready)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing/able to travel extensively (often 70–80%)

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum) or equivalent field depth
• PMP or formal PM training
• TWIC, Basic Plus, First Aid (basic or advanced)
• Experience with pre-commissioning scopes (flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, testing)

Schedule / Working Conditions

• 12-hour field days are common; on-call as required
• Physically demanding industrial environments; PPE required

Apply with: resume + a short list of commissioning/start-up projects (facility type, location, duration, your role).