Senior Project Manager - Midstream EPC

JAB Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

JAB Recruitment client in Houston seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead high‑level midstream EPC projects. You will coordinate with global teams to drive execution from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with budget and schedule.

The role demands extensive experience in large energy projects, strong leadership, and advanced scheduling (Primavera). Demonstrated ability to collaborate across engineering, construction, and procurement teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Has led min 3 complete EPC projects, one valued >$1Bn TIC.
• Extensive experience in basic and detailed engineering activities for large process plants.
• Mentors junior Project Engineers and managers to deliver mega projects.
• Strong organizational, communication and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop complex execution strategies across multiple centers and partners.
• Translate project goals into executable plans.
• Manage project budget and schedule with cross-functional teams.
• Drive collaboration across multi-office and multi-cultural teams.
• Review performance against engineering schedules and mitigate scope/budget/schedule changes.
• Develop engineering/design execution, construction and commissioning strategies.
• Coordinate with procurement, contracts, and project controls to align plans.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Cost control

Team building

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management

Tools

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

A JAB Recruitment client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their Houston based team and lead high level midstream EPC projects.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US indefinitely for any employer without present or future need for visa sponsorship.
• Onsite position - Office located in Greenway Plaza 77046

Primary purpose:

Provide engineering technical development, oversight, project execution and project management responsibilities in support of new, commercially driven projects as well as sustaining projects. Candidate will be responsible to coordinate and communicate with the various commercial and operational groups to support business development and be expected to take a defined business commitment, apply basic engineering analytical concepts, and develop a project and engineering/execution plan for the successful completion of a project to meet the business objectives.

Candidate will also lead the improvement and further development of Project Controls processes to ensure that proper cost and schedule controls are in place to predict costs and timing of outcomes, schedule, and scope variances within capital and sustaining projects expense activities.

Work with various customers, the general public, government agencies and other stakeholders to communicate the project goals and objectives to advance the project from concept to design/engineering to construction and ultimately through realization of operations.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will be accountable for the development of complex execution strategies to successfully complete the work, including engaging with multiple execution centers around the world, third party engineering firms and specialty contractors
• You will be expected to expertly translate project goals into executable plans.
• You will be directly engaged with Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls Management, and Supply Chain Management key partners in ensuring that the Project is fully integrated into the budget and schedule for the project.
• You will be expected to drive a collaborative relationship within multi-offices and multi - cultural environments to meet project goals.
• In addition to leading the Project team, you will review and assess performance against the project’s engineering schedule, and handle changes to mitigate impact to the scope, budget, or schedule of a project.
• Develop overall Engineering and Design Execution Strategy, Construction and Commissioning strategies and ensure completion of the Project on time and on budget.
• Provide key inputs to the Project Execution Strategies (Modularization, Procurement and Contracting, Construction Pkg, etc.) and make strategic decisions that affect the cross functional areas of responsibility.
• Ensure alignment of engineering activities with the Procurement and Contracts Plan, and the Project Construction Plan and commissioning plan
• Direct internal and external resources to produce delivery on schedule and on budget, monitoring progress and performance.
• Empower the project team to meet critical goals.
• Oversee Worldwide sourcing of major commodities such as equipment, modules, and fabricated pipe and steel.
• Construction execution planning and backwards support planning to support path of construction.
• Familiarity with the contents of fabrication and construction packages, typically: Piling and Foundation Design, Civil Design (Underground drainage, buildings, road, fencing, etc.), Shop-fabricated Pipe and Steel, Mechanical Design (Pipe & Structural steel), Electrical & Instrument Design, Insulation & Painting, etc.

Qualifications

Education:

• Project Manager - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management, or equivalent from an accredited institution along with 8 years of relevant job experience.
• Senior Project Manager - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction or Project Management, or equivalent from an accredited institution along with 12 years of relevant job experience.

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Has led min 3 complete EPC projects, one of them valued greater than $1Bn TIC, and at least one project which involves innovative/complex execution strategies due to location, business objectives, new market developments, or new technologies
• Proven track record in the management of basic and detailed engineering activities of very large process plants
• Proven ability and desire to mentor junior Project Engineering Managers and members of the Engineering and Design team to come together for successful execution of mega projects
• Strong organizational, communication and facilitation skills
• Ability to bring team together to achieve project targets and goals.
• Good commercial awareness with ability to manage change.
• Must have 10 Years of experience in Major Projects environment with direct work experience in engineering or project management of natural gas or hazardous liquid pipeline or facility projects including high-pressure gas and liquid transmission, metering, compression, pump station, storage, truck loading terminals, gathering, treating, and processing.
• Must have full complement of project management skills including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting.
• Must possess basic understanding of midstream and downstream projects. Must have experience in executing large midstream pipeline, compressor and pump stations, marine export terminal projects.
• Must have executed at least one Major Capital Project with a TIC of USD 200MM or more.
• Must have extensive experience in developing Major Projects with a development portfolio of USD 1 Billion
• Must have very strong analytical skills that are required to develop concepts while working in partnership with Commercial.
• Must have advanced experience in using Primavera for schedule development, tracking, and control purposes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals, and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external customers.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary).
• Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices, and processes relate to the Pipeline business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers.
• Understanding of basic economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.
• Solid leadership, communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and various state counterparts.
• Familiarity with DOT, NEC, ASME, API, and ASTM and other specifications, standards, and recommended practices typical in the natural gas or hazardous liquid transportation industry.
• Proficient in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
• Must possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees.
• Must be goal-orientated, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Must be a problem-solver with the ability to find resolutions.
• Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Overtime may be required and extended work hours in cases of emergencies.
• Required to carry a cell phone, and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Technical work direction and oversight of staff and contractors.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Registered professional engineer.
• Training in project management software and techniques including project scoping and estimating utilizing work breakdown structures, cost and schedule control systems, design and construction management, team building, resource planning, procurement, and permitting is a plus.
• Knowledge of natural gas and oil pipeline, plant and pump station operations.
• Experience with FERC pipeline projects.

Other responsibilities

• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
• This position may perform other duties as assigned.

JAB Recruitment complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. JAB Recruitment does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.