Senior Project Manager

Advantage Technical; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead instrumentation and electrical capital projects in Lake Charles, LA. The role requires oversight from planning through completion, ensuring budgets, schedules, and safety benchmarks are met across engineering, construction, and contractor teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in oil & gas or petrochem, with 5+ years on instrumentation/electrical capital programs, plus strong QA/QC knowledge and regulatory compliance experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• PE license and PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of project management experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical environments.
• 5+ years managing instrumentation and electrical capital projects with full project accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to mid-size instrumentation and electrical capital projects.
• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract performance.
• Oversee procurement, project costs, risk management, and quality programs.
• Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide executive-level project updates.
• Lead project closeout activities and ensure successful completion.

Skills

Project management

Instrumentation

Electrical projects

QA/QC standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

PE license preferred

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Now Hiring: Senior Project Manager

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Pay Rate: $85.00 - $92.00 per hour

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in instrumentation, electrical, refining, or petrochemical projects? Join a leading industrial operation and take ownership of high-impact capital projects from planning through completion. This opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to lead critical projects in a dynamic environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• PMP certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of project management experience in oil & gas, refining, or petrochemical environments
• 5+ years managing instrumentation and electrical capital projects with full project accountability
• Experience leading engineering, construction, and contractor teams
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC standards, project execution processes, and industry regulations

Job Duties

• Lead small to mid-size instrumentation and electrical capital projects
• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and forecasts
• Manage contractor selection, bid evaluations, and contract performance
• Oversee procurement, project costs, risk management, and quality programs
• Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with company and industry standards
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, vendors, and stakeholders
• Monitor project KPIs and provide executive-level project updates
• Lead project closeout activities and ensure successful completion

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Ready to lead complex capital projects and make an immediate impact? to be considered for this long-term Senior Project Manager opportunity in Lake Charles, LA.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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