Senior Project Manager

BIC Recruiting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard package

Job summary

BIC Recruiting seeks a Senior Project Manager for La Porte, Texas, to lead large-scale industrial construction and capital projects. You will oversee planning, scheduling, budgeting, safety, and client engagement to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with engineering specs and quality standards.

The role requires 7+ years of PM experience in industrial settings; strong leadership, safety focus, and excellent stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience within industrial construction
• Experience managing large-scale capital projects in refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments
• Experience managing mechanical construction projects valued up to $250MM
• Strong project controls, scheduling, and financial management experience
• Thorough understanding of industrial construction methods, equipment, technology, and project execution practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Strong client relationship, contract management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proven leadership ability with a focus on safety, quality, accountability, and project performance

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large-scale capital and industrial construction projects within mechanical systems, utilities, petrochemical, and oil & gas sectors
• Provide overall project leadership from planning through completion and closeout
• Develop and manage schedules, budgets, manpower plans, and construction strategies
• Oversee project controls, cost forecasting, productivity, contracts, change orders, and financial performance
• Partner with field operations and craft leadership to ensure efficient execution per plans
• Maintain strong safety culture and compliance with safety requirements
• Lead project teams with clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
• Identify and resolve issues, risks, and challenges with internal teams and clients
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and key stakeholders
• Participate in contract negotiations, client meetings, and project reviews

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Communication

Client Relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office/Excel

Job description

COMPANY SUMMARY:

A leading provider of mechanical maintenance, turnaround, and capital project services to the refining and petrochemical industries.

POSITION TITLE:

Senior Project Manager

COMPENSATION:

Competitive DOE

BENEFITS:

Standard package

LOCATION:

La Porte, Texas

SUMMARY:

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, execution, financial performance, and successful completion of large-scale industrial construction and capital projects. This role provides leadership across project teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with engineering plans, specifications, quality standards, and client expectations. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with operations, project controls, engineering, safety, quality, and field leadership while maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage multiple large-scale capital and industrial construction projects within the mechanical, electrical, utility, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries.
• Provide overall project leadership from planning and execution through completion and closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, manpower plans, resource requirements, and construction strategies.
• Oversee project controls, cost forecasting, productivity, contracts, change orders, and financial performance.
• Partner with field operations and craft leadership to ensure projects are executed efficiently and according to established plans.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure all project activities meet company and client safety requirements.
• Lead project teams by establishing clear expectations, accountability, communication, and performance standards.
• Identify and resolve project issues, risks, and challenges while developing effective solutions in collaboration with internal teams and clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and key project stakeholders.
• Participate in contract negotiations, client meetings, project reviews, and business development opportunities as needed.
• Ensure project engineering, quality assurance, quality control, and construction activities align with project specifications.
• Monitor project progress and financial performance, providing accurate forecasts and reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensure adequate staffing and resources are available to support successful project execution.
• Mentor and develop project managers, engineers, superintendents, and other team members.
• Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned, best practices, productivity improvements, and operational excellence.
• Support the operational management team in achieving business objectives and strategic goals.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of progressive project management experience within industrial construction, mechanical construction, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing large-scale capital projects in refining, petrochemical, oil & gas, or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience managing mechanical construction projects valued up to $250MM.
• Strong project controls, cost management, scheduling, and financial management experience.
• Thorough understanding of industrial construction methods, equipment, technology, and project execution practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong client relationship, contract management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership ability with a focus on safety, quality, accountability, and project performance.