Project Manager- Upstream Oil & Gas

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Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER- UPSTREAM OIL & GAS

Job Description and Qualifications
Recognized as one of Baton Rouge's BEST PLACES TO WORK, J H Operating Company, LLC, an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management firm primarily supporting the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry, has an opening for a Project Manager at its office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The position requires managing projects from concept to commissioning by monitoring all aspects of assigned jobs, including safety, quality, schedule, spending, profitability, and documentation. The PM acts as the primary point of contact with clients, vendors, contractors, and third-party service providers and is responsible for identifying and implementing corrective measures as needed to ensure project success. The role will support the team on capital industrial infrastructure projects such as multi-well production facilities, large central gathering stations, oil terminals, pipelines, and saltwater disposals and is a key skill set in expanding JH’s services to the midstream and upstream sectors.

The position will report to Karla Orth, Vice President of Engineering.

The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of upstream oil and gas facilities engineering experience and/or project management experience and 10+ years of industry experience.

The primary responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• One overarching goal: to make the team a more efficient and effective group by creating capacity for other departments to focus on their more technical priorities, while ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget and meet our high standards of quality.
  • Create, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Work directly with the engineering and design, and construction management teams.

o Responsible for gathering project requirements, developing designs to meet the client’s needs, managing procurement, creating project deliverables, and selecting and managing third-party service providers to complete successful projects.

o Be familiar with applicable industry standards and recommended practices.

• General project management
  • Cost Estimation to create AFEs for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Timeline and work estimation for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Project logistics.
  • Vendor management during project execution.
  • Engage and interface with clients to build and maintain positive relationships.
  • Conduct project planning and status meetings with team members, management, and client representatives.
  • Communicate ideas for continuous improvement to management.
• Assist the Engineering team with:
  • Cost tracking and forecasting
  • Request for Proposals (RFPs) and RFP bid evaluation.
  • Procurement and Change Orders.
  • Pre-Construction scheduling and document control
• Assure that projects adhere to company processes and procedures and that all documentation is appropriately maintained.

Non-Technical Responsibilities

• Treat the client with respect and professionalism, at all times.
• Understand and manage your personal performance to promote JH teamwork and culture, while enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Maintain confidentiality of all JH and client information.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• B.S. in an Engineering discipline from an accredited university.

· 5+ years of upstream oil and gas engineering/project management experience.

· 10+ years of industry experience.

· Familiarity with a wide variety of disciplines including electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, piping design, project controls, procurement, fabrication, and construction.

· Ability to understand and interpret P&IDs

• Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite (specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond positively to the needs of clients, management, and colleagues.
• Capacity to be proactive and take ownership of tasks.
• Exemplary references.
• Ability to pass an in-depth drug screening.
• Qualify for a motor vehicle license.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , citizenship, , marital status, , , and expression, , or veteran status.

Employment Type
North America - Exempt

Employment Status
Full Time

Location
US-LA-Baton Rouge

Country
United States

Region
North America

Company DescriptionJ H Operating Company, LLC, is a small but well-established engineering and project management firm primarily supporting the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. We were founded in 2018 and continue to steadily grow.Company DescriptionJ H Operating Company, LLC, is a small but well-established engineering and project management firm primarily supporting the upstream and midstream oil and gas industry. We were founded in 2018 and continue to steadily grow.