Decommissioning Project Manager - Offshore Brownfield Asset Retirement

John Wood Group - Covington, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Covington, LA

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Decommissioning Project Manager will lead an offshore brownfield asset retirement campaign based in or near Covington, LA. This role involves overseeing all aspects of the project, ensuring objectives are met safely, on time, and within budget. The successful candidate will manage engineering deliverables and coordinate work with remote offices, focusing on safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Lead a multidisciplinary project team, providing direction, support, and guidance throughout all project phases.
• Establish clear communication channels and reporting mechanisms to keep stakeholders informed of project progress, issues, and milestones.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project requirements and objectives.
• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, forecasting costs, and implementing cost control measures as needed.
• Monitor project schedule and resource utilization, identifying potential delays, conflicts, or bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and drive decision-making.
• Manage change requests, deviations, and variations from the project scope, assessing impacts on schedule, budget, and quality.
• Prepare and deliver progress reports, presentations, and documentation to clients, management, and other stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement among project team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent combination of qualifications and project management experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with at least 5 years exposure to offshore engineering, construction & commissioning projects.
• Strong understanding of decommissioning processes, including regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects from initiation to closeout.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, such as Primavera P6, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Willingness to travel offshore and work in challenging environmental conditions as required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in environmental stewardship and safety management in offshore projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in the oil and gas industry.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities