Project Manager - Instrument & Electrical at Wood PLC in Pasadena, Texas

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Wood is currently recruiting for a Project Manager to join its Oil, Gas, & New Energies business for facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of the plant's capital projects group, located in Pasadena, TX.


Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager with experience in the Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls aspects of the chemical manufacturing industry. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing facility-based projects in an active chemical manufacturing plant as part of the plant's capital projects group. This opportunity is onsite. #LI-Onsite


The Role The Project Manager will coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project, lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request, and lead preparation of the funding documents for the project. The role involves assembling a team of qualified personnel, establishing project controls, managing cost, schedule, and scope, and executing the project while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.


Our Clients and Projects: Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Operations business delivers solutions to an ever-broadening range of clients across the energy and materials industries globally. We deliver operations, maintenance, modifications, brownfield engineering, asset optimization and management, supporting our clients through the asset lifecycle. We are focused on developing strategic relationships with our clients, providing solutions that deliver efficiency, integrity and reliability.


What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors.
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team, and individual needs.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession.

RESPONSIBILITIES



Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate front-end work leading up to the capital design phase of the project.


• Lead the development of overall project scope, execution strategy, and cost estimate for funds request.


• Lead preparation of the funding documents for the project working with the Project Team, Site Area Personnel, and Finance Group.


• Based on project requirements, assemble a team of qualified personnel of various disciplines to execute the project.


• Establish project controls approach for the project and manage cost, schedule, and scope within corporate guidelines.


• Lead decisions on contracting strategy and selection of contractor(s).


• Prepare progress reports as needed.


• Perform engineering review as required.


• Execute the project while meeting safety, cost, and schedule goals.


• Provide services and support for pre-startup and commissioning activities.


• Responsible for final close-out reporting and all documentation required for the project.

QUALIFICATIONS



What makes you remarkable?



At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.



Expected:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.


• 10+ years of industry-related experience managing Instrument, Electrical, or Controls-centric capital projects.


• Demonstrated knowledge of successful project management practices such as stage & gate, cost control, estimating, scheduling, and forecasting.


• Able to plan and organize projects from inception to start-up.


• Ability to work in and foster a strong team environment with minimal supervision.


• Knowledge of and experience with the instrumentation and electrical technology currently being used in the chemical manufacturing industry.


• Strong safety champion who will lead the project in achieving zero incidents and injuries.


• Self-motivated/Self-directed.


• Able to handle multiple activities simultaneously.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Good negotiation skills.


• Good meeting facilitation skills.


• Good working knowledge of the procurement process.


• Strong working knowledge of SAP Project Systems Module (preferable).


• Knowledge of ASME, API, AISC, PIP, ASCE, RAGAGEPs, and other pertinent engineering standards.

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