Refinery Project Manager

RigUp, Inc.; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp, Inc. is seeking an experienced project leader to manage a portfolio of oil and gas projects from early feasibility through Detailed Design.

You will outline execution strategies based on project size and risk, and coordinate internal and external resources to support development. You will generate aggressive but executable cost estimates aligned with realistic construction schedules, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to ensure operability and successful

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of experience in oil, gas, or petrochemical industry.
• 5+ years of experience in project development, engineering, or management coordination.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% of the time.
• Willingness to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work safely in process units.
• Valid in-state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Managing a group of small projects from FEL 0/1 through Detailed Design with an EPC Project.
• Understanding project size, complexity and risks to outline execution strategy.
• Generating cost estimates aligned with construction schedules and coordinating resources.
• Consulting with operations, maintenance, and technical staff to verify operability of projects.
• Managing engineering, procurement, and construction activities of contractors.
• Developing and presenting project status reports to senior management.
• Working cross-functionally to secure functional support for the project.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Managing a group of small projects from FEL 0/1 through Detailed Design with an EPC Project.

Understanding a project's size, complexity, and risks in order to outline an appropriate execution strategy for the project.

Generating creative solutions to build aggressive but executable cost estimates aligned with realistic construction schedules. Coordinating and managing internal client resources and external resources required for project development.

Consulting with operations, maintenance, and technical support staff to verify the operability of projects in development.

Managing the engineering, procurement, and construction activities of contractors.

Developing and presenting project status reports to senior management.

Effectively working cross-functionally across various functions to articulate and secure functional support for the project.

Required Qualifications:

Legally authorized to work in the job posting country

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5 or more years of experience working in the oil, gas, or petrochemical industry

5 or more years of experience in project development, project engineering, or project management coordination

Must be willing and able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comply with the following:

Travel up to 5% of the time

Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays in support of project integration

Work safely in process units

Climb ladders and stairs in process units

Wear fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)

Valid in-state driver’s license or be able to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Engineering License (PE)

A variety of experience in areas of Projects such as a specific Engineering discipline, Construction execution, or Project Controls

Experience as a lead Engineer with an Engineering Contractor

Experience in the Operating and/or Maintenance Departments

Excellent communication and negotiating skills

Proficiency in written communications and presentations

Field experience in construction-related activities

Experience in contract dispute resolution and claims management

Experience as a Company Representative in a fabrication yard