Tanks Project Manager

Bechtel Global Corporation; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bechtel Global Corporation is seeking a Tanks Project Manager for their LNG projects across the US Gulf Coast. The role involves managing the planning and execution of LNG tanks and Field Erected Tanks (FET) work. Candidates should have significant project management experience in the LNG sector and the ability to lead project teams effectively.

Located in Lake Charles, LA, this position requires strong oversight of budgets, schedules, and contractual commitments, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience.
• Previous project management experience on LNG tank projects required.
• Leadership and supervisory skills demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the project through all phases.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and project performance.
• Lead project meetings and ensure communication.

Skills

Project management on LNG tank projects

EPC work processes knowledge

Contracts/subcontracts formulation

Strong ES&H experience

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Job description

Relocation & Work Information

• Relocation Authorized: National - Family
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Various Work Locations USA, Brownsville, TX, Lake Charles, LA, Port Arthur, TX

Project Overview

Bechtel Energy is currently planning and executing a large number of lump sum self‑perform direct hire LNG projects throughout the US Gulf Coast. In addition to LNG tanks, other Field Erected Tanks (FET) are included in project scopes. This has created a demand for Tanks Manager support across the Energy Business Line.

Job Summary

The Tanks Project Manager will be responsible for planning and execution of all aspects of LNG tank and other FET work performed on the project. This role will be based at one of Bechtel’s US Gulf Coast projects with some travel between jobsites and Bechtel’s Houston office.

Major Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and administer the project through planning, engineering, procurement, construction, start up, initial operations and contract close out.
• Oversee the development of budgets and schedules, manage performance, report progress and initiate action to assure program/project objectives and schedules are met and work is performed within budget and according to specifications.
• Monitor and control all contractual commitments to ensure all work is performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings and terms of the contract, that a trend program is in place, and that change orders and claims are processed in a timely manner.
• Resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of project tank scope to the customer.
• Provide leadership for the development and maintenance of a high performance project team.
• Responsible for project execution, ensure that the project is delivered within contract requirements, standards of quality and safety, and to the customer and Bechtel performance expectations.
• Lead/conduct project and customer meetings to promote and facilitate communication, review progress/performance, discuss issues and facilitate problem resolution.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 15+ years of relevant experience or 19+ years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Previous project management experience on lump sum self‑perform direct hire LNG tank projects is required.
• Knowledge of industry, technology and EPC work processes, including knowledge of customs, culture and business practices.
• Knowledge and experience in project execution plan development and implementation.
• Knowledge and experience in contracts/subcontracts formulation, risk analysis and negotiations.
• Ability to effectively organize and staff a project team within a matrix organization.
• Prior construction supervision and management experience on EPC projects similar to the projects described above.
• Strong "Zero Accident" ES&H experience; a demonstrated ability to implement and hold field contract supervision and contractors accountable for the successful implementation of the project.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Advanced level of knowledge of ES&H, procurement and construction.

Total Rewards/Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is 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, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to [e-mail].