PROJECT MANAGER-FACILITIES

Description

Position Title: Project Manager - Facilities

Location: Houston

Gulf Companies has served the global energy industry since 1953 by supporting the complete project lifecycle and developing valued business partnerships to ensure the success of the project. Our world wide experience and multi-disciplined capabilities encompass all aspects of Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management, Field Inspection, GIS Integrity, Staffing Services and more.

Position Description

This position has bottom line responsibility for the financial and technical success of the project. The individual will be responsible for all phases of the planning and execution of mid-size to larger projects that may involve not only the engineering aspects but also support to the client in the procurement, and construction phases. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls domestic and international projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements approved by the company. Alternatively, may have responsibility for management and contract performance on two or more smaller projects. Typically, the individual at this level of the Project Management Group has successfully progressed from Project Manager level assignments that involved smaller to mid-sized projects.

As requested, he/she will serve as the Project Management Group representative for domestic and international project proposals in accordance with the Gulf Proposal Development Procedure. This position will be required to supervise project personnel through subordinate leaders.

The Project Manager will report to the Director of Project Management Group and undertake all aspects of the project to ensure it is executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

Essential Functions

• Review, utilize and comply with Gulf procedures and work instructions as assigned to the Project Management group personnel.
• Participate in the Proposal Development process to define the scope of work, execution plan, confirmation of engineering/design labor estimates and represent the PM group as part of the proposal team
• Direct the development of the project schedule, project budget, manpower staffing forecast and Project Execution Plan for GIE Senior Management review and approval
• Monitor, control and report all expenses and budgetary spending
• Monitor project execution and ensure compliance with GIE procedures and work instructions
• Identify, document and seek approval from client on trends that justify contract change orders
• Manage the client relationship and coordinate with GIE Business Development Group for identifying potential future projects
• Function as primary source of contact with the client for correspondence related to the Project
• Conduct monthly project review meetings with Senior Management to review the technical and commercial status of assigned projects
• Direct, evaluate and coordinate the actions of the assigned Project Engineer, Project Supervisor, Coordinator and Engineering/Design/GIS project team members.
• Update and confirm staffing availability with the engineering and design department managers complies with manpower plan adequate to meet project needs
• Potentially manage multiple small size projects that may or may not include a Project Engineer thereby being responsible for the oversight of the engineering/design aspects of the project.
• Review and approve all drawings, specifications and quotations
• Responsible for all training, employee evaluations, and manpower issues on the project
• Fully responsible for the success of the project

Requirements

Qualifications

• Normally requires a BS degree in appropriate discipline and a minimum of 10 years of compressor station or pump station (pipeline facilities) experience required, with typical experience of 15-20 or more years. with at least 10 of the most recent years being in project management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience dealing with clients
• Knowledge of engineering computer software programs
• Strong leadership and motivational skills

Competencies

• Problem solving
• Presentation development and public speaking
• Guidance and mentoring
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Team builder and influence on project/company personnel

Education

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree
• MBA preferred
• Certification as licensed professional is preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Frequent sitting and operating a computer.
• Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or office materials.
• Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical demands requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
• Ability to travel as required for meetings with client (s), other parties, or site visits that may require overnight stay.

Gulf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.