Senior ICSS Project Manager – Global EPC Delivery

Jobtailor; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end ICSS/DCS projects in the United States. You will oversee engineering, procurement, integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and service handover with global teams, ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery and strong customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 15+ years ICSS/DCS experience, and 10+ years in project management with EPC exposure. PMP is preferred, and travel up to 30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 15 years’ experience in ICSS/DCS or process control systems.
• 10 years’ experience in Project Management and Execution, including EPC engagement, contract management, and resource management.
• PMP Training and Certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex ICSS projects across the full lifecycle, including engineering, procurement, integration, testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, and service handover.
• Define and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource plans with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain project plans, work breakdown structures, cost forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget while optimizing profitability and cash flow.
• Monitor project performance, implement corrective actions, and provide status updates to stakeholders and customers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with remote and international teams.
• Drive margin improvement through cost optimization and efficient execution.
• Lead change order development, including scoping, risk assessment, negotiation, and execution.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, financial requirements, and risk management practices.
• Support proposal development and pre-award activities.
• Serve as the primary customer point of contact and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Lead project reviews, status meetings, and reporting.
• Resolve issues and identify opportunities for contract growth or scope expansion.
• Ensure adherence to Yokogawa standards, project quality plans, and ISO procedures.
• Oversee engineering deliverables, system architecture, and technical execution.
• Participate in and oversee FAT, SAT, and design reviews.
• Complete and archive documentation, reporting, and project closeout activities.
• Lead and coordinate engineering, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, and internal support functions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities to project team members.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment, communication, collaboration, resources, tools, and training.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Contract Management

Budgeting and Forecasting

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Engineering Design Packages

Performance Tracking Tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end ICSS/DCS projects in the United States. You will oversee engineering, procurement, integration, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and service handover with global teams, ensuring on-time, within-scope delivery and strong customer satisfaction.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Engineering, 15+ years ICSS/DCS experience, and 10+ years in project management with EPC exposure. PMP is preferred, and travel up to 30% is required.