Senior Oil & Gas Refinery Capital Projects Manager

Advantage Technical; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks an experienced Project Manager IV to lead multidisciplinary capital projects from planning through closeout. A strong mechanical or civil/structural engineering background and a proven oil & gas/petrochemical track record are required.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license and PMP certification, with extensive experience directing contractors, managing cost/schedule, and delivering projects safely on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in the oil & gas or petrochemical industry.
• 5+ years as a Project Manager with sole accountability for project execution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading project teams and overseeing execution from planning through closeout.
• Developing and implementing Project Execution Plans.
• Leading FEL processes, gate reviews, and management approvals.
• Developing contracting strategies and managing contractor selection, bidding, and award processes.
• Managing project cost, schedule, procurement, and payables.
• Managing engineering and construction contractors.
• Controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders.
• Establishing project safety expectations and driving safety performance.
• Managing project schedules and using them to drive performance.
• Overseeing cost estimates and monthly cash-flow forecasts.
• Managing vendors, fabricators, and specialty contractors.
• Ensuring quality and QA/QC requirements are met.
• Developing and managing project KPIs and performance metrics.
• Communicating project status to management and key stakeholders.
• Ensuring timely and efficient project closeout.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

PE license

PMP certification

Job description

Advantage Technical seeks an experienced Project Manager IV to lead multidisciplinary capital projects from planning through closeout. A strong mechanical or civil/structural engineering background and a proven oil & gas/petrochemical track record are required.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license and PMP certification, with extensive experience directing contractors, managing cost/schedule, and delivering projects safely on time and within budget.