Staff E&C Project Manager, Project Execution

Williams Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Williams Companies in Houston is seeking a Staff E&C Project Manager to lead large-scale oil and gas engineering projects with a focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability.

You will assemble project teams, coordinate engineering activities for power generation assets, and manage schedules, cost forecasts, and contractor selections, with up to 50% travel. This role supports a hybrid work model and strong career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
• Preferred: Master’s degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS)
• Preferred: Direct project experience with power generation assets; familiarity with NERC/FERC interconnection and reliability standards

Responsibilities

• Leads a team to implement complex projects with internal and external partners
• Sets up the core project team to achieve objectives
• Coordinates engineering activities for power generation equipment
• Develops reports, schedules, and costing forecasts
• Presents recommendations to improve reliability and reduce risks
• Prepares proposals and contractor evaluations
• Manages project life cycle and performance against deadlines
• Travel up to 50%

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Oil & gas engineering

Safety compliance

Budgeting & scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Master’s degree in business or engineering management

Tools

MS Project

PMP Certification

PE License

Job description

TX Houston - Tower

OK Tulsa - Headquarters

Relocation Eligible

Full time

R112635

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Staff E&C Project Manager, you’re not just managing projects—you’re defining how complex initiatives are executed across the organization. This role demands technical mastery, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver results that directly impact business performance. You’ll lead multiple large-scale projects with a relentless focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring every initiative aligns with corporate objectives and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads a team to implement project plans or programs with significant complexity to achieve objectives, coordinating with our internal and external business partners

• Sets up the core project team to facilitate achievement of the project objective

• Coordinates key functions with technical resources under the guidance of Project Life Cycle

• Develops and implements project reports, presentations, schedules and costing forecasts

• Presents and implements recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that supports reliability targets and reduces risks inherent in the project

• Prepares, reviews and approves requests for proposals, evaluations and contractor selection

• Understands the economic impact of the project being developed to drive solutions

• Anticipates issues, gathers information, assesses opportunity, analyzes alternative solutions and makes important decisions

• Develops optimum project solutions that improve economic profit over the life of the project

• Runs moderate-large projects with high quality and a focus on our business partners

• Leads project teams and contractors; accountable for producing results and meeting deadlines

• Leads power generation project scopes, including on-site generation, backup/standby power, and grid-interconnected generation supporting gas plant, compressor, and processing facility loads

• Coordinates electrical engineering activities for power generation equipment such as turbines, reciprocating engine-generators, transformers, switchgear, and protective relaying systems

• Partners with utility and transmission providers on interconnection agreements, load studies, and power delivery requirements for new or expanded facilities

• Evaluates power generation technology options (e.g. gas turbines, reciprocating generator sets, hybrid/renewable-integrated solutions) to optimize reliability, emissions, and lifecycle cost

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS)

• Preferred: Direct project experience with power generation assets, such as turbines, generator sets, transformers, switchgear, and grid interconnection projects; familiarity with NERC/FERC interconnection and reliability standards

Shift/Work hours/Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Other Requirements:

• Working knowledge of electrical power systems fundamentals

• Familiarity with power generation equipment vendors and OEMs

• Experience working with up to 345kV

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills

• Solid understanding of PLC/Stage-Gate processes and extensive experience with facility construction or operations in the oil and gas industry

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Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what’s next.

Here’s a look at what that means:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program

• Hybrid work for most office roles, plus real flexibility in many field positions

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around

• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution

• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays

• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support

• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter

• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within

• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education

• HSA and FSA options

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Domestic partner benefits

• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.

For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies (https://www.williams.com/total-rewards/) .

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Education Requirements:Bachelors (Required)

Skill Requirements:

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?

As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.

We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.

We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

• Growth and development opportunities

• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules

Learn About Wiliams (https://www.williams.com/)