Senior Project Manager

Polaris Engineering, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee integrated engineering, procurement and construction for large capital projects in the energy sector.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule and cost performance, and ensure contractual obligations and KPIs are met. The role requires 20+ years of project management experience in oil/gas, chemical, or refining environments, PMP/CAPM or equivalent, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 20+ years' PMI/PM experience with 10+ years as a project manager in oil/gas.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk and change management.
• Experience in an engineering design company.
• Available for short-term travel.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate project goals, scope and deliverables.
• Plan, develop, document, and implement project execution.
• Ensure on-time delivery of project deliverables.
• Manage changes, variances, and corrective actions.
• Adhere to Polaris Business Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Earned Value

Contract negotiation

Conflict resolution

PM software

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

I. SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for the overall management and delivery of integrated engineering, procurement and construction of large and medium capital projects while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments and goals of the organization. This will include leadership, direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of these projects. In addition to the technical aspects, this responsibility demands maintaining good business relationships built on a foundation of reliable performance and earned respect.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and clearly communicate project goals, scope and deliverables
• Plan, develop, document, and implement project execution
• Ensure on‑time delivery of project deliverables
• Identify and manage project changes, variances, and take corrective actions as needed
• Understand and comply with the Polaris' Business Policies and Procedures
• Understand and deliver contractual obligations and key performance indicators (KPI) set out in the Polaris EPC Contracts and Execution Strategies
• Set direction, prioritize, and coordinate the management of all interfaces required to deliver a complete project to the client, including HSSE, engineering, procurement, construction and third party services
• Leads in the development and performance management of all Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Scopes of Work from inception through to completion and commercial closeout
• Leads the weekly Polaris/Client project meeting ensuring that reports and Team's Action Trackers are updated weekly
• Manage the Project Risk Register ensuring that all actions are driven to closure and updated on the Project Risk Register
• Develop accurate and continuous performance management baseline schedules, progress measurement and reporting for the various WBS scopes of work, and ensure delivery of key contract KPI milestones which have an impact on project/business profitability
• Develop accurate and performance management of the estimates, expenditure, forecasts and reporting for the various project scopes of work to all stakeholders
• Proactively escalation issues that require intervention in a timely manner and explore possible ways of finding a solution
• Takes personal responsibility for promoting and supporting continuous improvement activities within all aspects of the business
• Actively seeks to develop and maintain business relationships based on open and honest communication underpinned by reliable proactive performance, expectation management and earned respect
• Proactively facilitate the resolution of cross discipline technical issues
• Motivates and develops a high performing team with a 'be safe', 'mistake free' culture and a drive for continuous improvement
• Proactively drives project technical and commercial closeout so that new work can be brought into the portfolio
• Work alongside other project managers to ensure the overall portfolio of projects are delivered in accordance with the contract KPIs
• Accountable for existing client relationships and the completion of Polaris' business-related activities that maintains a sustainable position in the industry for business continuity
• Lead the development of technical proposals in support of bids for new business
• Knowledge of and adherence to Polaris' project management systems and procedures relevant to the role
• Ensure that purchase order coverage, unbilled revenue, project closeout, project profitability and other commercial risks are continuously monitored and mitigated to safeguard both Polaris' and the client's business objectives.
• Ensure timesheets are completed and approved on a weekly basis
• Other responsibilities as assigned

III. MIMIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related discipline
• 20+ years' experience with 10+ years as a project manager and 15 years of Project Management in the petroleum industry (Oil/Gas, Chemical and Refining)
• Project Management Qualification: Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or equivalent experience as a project manager, preferred
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management and/or change management
• Experience in an engineering design company
• Competent in a relevant technical discipline
• Available for short-term travel
• Skills:
• Ability to provide direction to, lead, and supervise others
• Effective communication
• Leadership and problem-solving
• Time management
• Earned Value Management
• Contract negotiation
• Conflict resolution experience
• Proficiency in project management software and tools

IV. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS:

Reports directly to the Director of Projects

V. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift to 40 pounds at times