Identification
| Job Title: | Senior Project Manager |
| Date: | September 2021 |
| Supervisor: | Director of Project Management |
| Classification: | Exempt |
| Salary Range: | In accordance with experience |
| Location: | Midland or Houston |
General Purpose:
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) is responsible for all aspects of assigned projects and is expected to be able to manage the more challenging and larger scope projects within the company, including full EPC projects of over $100 MM contract value. The SPM works directly with engineering and design, procurement, fabrication, quality, safety, project controls, document control, accounting, and· construction management groups. The SPM is a primary point of contact with clients, vendors, contractors/sub-contractors, third party service providers, attorneys, and regulatory agencies. This position focuses on meeting the needs of the project and continuously tracking all phases of a project from inception through completion. The SPM is responsible for monitoring all aspects of her/his projects (safety, quality, schedule, spending, profitability, documentation, etc.) and is responsible for implementing corrective measures to address deviations from the plan. The SPM reports to and works under the general supervision of the Director of Project Management. The SPM may provide day-to-day supervision of Project Managers assisting on her/his projects. This description is an outline and is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Motivate and lead a multidisciplinary team through all stages of initiation, execution, and closeout of capital projects greater than $100MM
- Bear overall responsibility for monitoring the performance of employees assigned to the project team
- Assume overall responsibility for the initiation and execution of projects as assigned
- Coordinate the efforts of all contributors to the project
- Well versed in the contract language, maintaining the team focus within the project scope
- Capable of identifying scope of work deviations resulting in change orders, thus maintaining an orderly and concise project scope of work
- Ensure that projects are delivered on-time and on-budget, meeting all BCCK, client and contractual requirements
- Provide oversight and direction to assisting Project Managers
- Ensure excellent communications among project team members
- Ensure project visibility to maintain customer confidence including managing customer expectations
- Ability to identify potential problems, including the formulation and implementation of recovery solutions
- In conjunction with the Project Controls group, develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, cash flow reports and forecasts, and identify and report the explanations for variances to upper management
- Enforce company policies and procedures with respect to project management
- Conduct project planning and status meetings with project team members, BCCK management, and client representatives
- Delegate project-related tasks and follow up to confirm results
- Oversee cost estimation, equipment selection, procurement tracking, permitting submittals, construction supervision, plant start-up and project completion/closeout
- Maintain a working knowledge of required permitting processes and assist in the preparation of permit applications
- Work with team members to ensure all project documentation is in place, such as but not limited to, insurance coverage certificates, performance bond, builder’s risk, tax exemption certificates, corporate state registration, as may be required for the proper execution of each project
- Perform other duties as assigned
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Requirements
This position requires a broad range of skills and aptitudes, including the following:
- A thorough knowledge of the principles of effective project management, as described by organizations such as the Project Management Institute
- Familiarity with a wide variety of disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, piping design, project controls, procurement, fabrication, construction, etc.
- Devotion to the highest standards of Safety and Quality
- Ability to understand and interpret for others documentation such as P&ID and one-line diagrams, data sheets, specifications, schedules, cost reports, contracts, etc.
- Proficiency in understanding and working with various contract types and forms of project execution
- A professional and positive demeanor, self-motivation, and skill in building positive relationships within the company and with clients
- Team building and leadership skills
- Outstanding problem solving and critical thinking abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Maintain proficiency with analytical software (Excel) and project management tools (Deltek Vision, Primavera P6)
- Respond positively to the needs of clients, company management, and colleagues
- Communicate ideas for improvement to company management.
- Some negotiation skills as instructed by the Director of Project Management and/or the Chief Executive Officer
- Must be available, beyond normal working hours, to field verbal and emailed client questions and/or provide project support as necessary to maintain forward progress
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field, preferably Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Electrical preferred)
- 10 or more years of experience managing the major capital projects, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry
- Expert knowledge of Project Management principles as defined by BCCK procedures and by institutions such as the Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Project Management certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) is very desirable
- MBA desirable
Work Environment:
This job operates primarily in a professional office environment with professional attire. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and electronic filing. The job also operates in a construction site setting as well as in fabrication shops where proper PPE is necessary. The ability to move between settings is vital for this role. Project site visits will be required. Site visits generally require traversing uneven terrain and the potential hazards of active construction areas.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, speak and listen, taste The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. The person in this position frequently communicates with vendors, customers, and co-workers, and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This position is a full-time, exempt, 40+ hour per week employment. Overtime hours are often required depending on the phase of the project and project schedule and may include weekends and evening work.
Travel:
Occasional day trips and some overnight travel to domestic and international destinations will be expected for this position.
AAP/EEO Statement:
BCCK Holding Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.