Staff Power Project Manager, Project Execution

Williams Companies; Tulsa (OK); Presencial; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual incentive

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Williams Companies is seeking a Staff Power Project Manager in Tulsa, OK. You will independently lead complex generation initiatives, including utility-scale and energy storage projects, with a strong emphasis on safety, cost control, and reliability.

Expect to build core teams, coordinate with partners, and deliver results that align with strategic objectives. Required are 15+ years in power/energy project management and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; Master’s, PMP/PE, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree and 15+ years of experience in power generation, energy, or oil & gas engineering/project management.
• Master’s degree preferred; PMP, PE, and MS Project Certification are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project-management tools.

Responsabilidades

• Leads teams to implement projects of significant complexity with internal and external partners.
• Directs the full lifecycle of large-scale generation projects from development to commercial operation.
• Sets up core project teams to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Coordinates key functions with technical resources under project life-cycle guidance.
• Develops reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts for projects.
• Recommends engineering and operational improvements to boost reliability and reduce risk.
• Prepares RFPs, evaluations, and contractor selections.
• Leads engineering design consultants, EPC contractors, and field teams.
• Analyzes economic, optimization, and reliability studies to inform investments.
• Gathers information, assesses opportunities, and proposes optimum project solutions.
• Establishes standards and best practices for project execution and coordination.
• Manages medium-to-large projects with a focus on business outcomes.
• Ensures compliance with technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in business or engineering management

PMP

PE license

MS Project Certification (MS)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

PC skills

Descripción del empleo

TX Houston - Tower

UT Salt Lake City - Office

OK Tulsa - Headquarters

Relocation Eligible

PA Pittsburgh

Full time

R113036

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 Power Project Manager you are not just managing projects — you are defining how complex power generation 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 will independently handle relatively complex facilities engineering assignments and lead multiple large-scale generation projects with a relentless focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring every initiative aligns with corporate objectives and engineering best practices. Assignments include utility-scale combined-cycle and simple-cycle facilities, cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation supporting industrial and data-center load, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and associated substation, switchyard, and generation-tie interconnection scope. The role performs special studies relating to economic analysis, optimization, automation, and productivity, and may supervise engineering design consultants and field contractors engaged in project construction.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads teams to implement project plans or programs of significant complexity, coordinating with internal and external business partners

• Directs the full lifecycle of complex generation projects from development through commercial operation

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

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

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

• Presents and implements recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that support reliability targets and reduce project risk

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

• Leads engineering design consultants, EPC contractors, and field construction resources

• Understands the economic impact of the project being developed to drive solutions; performs economic, optimization, and reliability studies supporting investment decisions

• 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 asset

• Establishes enterprise standards and best practices for generation project execution, including outage integration, commissioning and startup readiness, and performance testing

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

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

• Ensures compliance with applicable technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in power generation, energy, or 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)

Shift/Work hours/Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Other Requirements:

• 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

• Experience serving as the senior project leader on utility-scale thermal generation or energy storage projects

• Experience with ISO/RTO interconnection agreements, air permitting, and long-lead turbine and transformer procurement

• 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

• 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.

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

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.

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