Project Manager, Engineering

Plains Ag - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Project Manager position at Plains All American involves overseeing project management, project engineering, and construction completion as part of the company's capital expansion program. The role requires a technical professional proficient in project management and the engineering design process, with a focus on leading multiple projects and cross-functional teams in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects and cross-functional project teams on large projects.
• Establish and assure project quality standards.
• Lead all aspects of the project management process, including scope development, cost and schedule, risk management, contingency planning, contracting strategy, contractor bid and award, procurement, construction, documentation, and close-out.
• Actively manage contractor performance, adherence to Plains' engineering specifications, and minimization of change orders.
• Provide mentorship and guidance in managing risks and change orders.
• Mentor early career project engineers.
• Collaborate with operating locations and teams across the organization in planning project execution; engage stakeholders.
• Lead project reviews to ensure project execution plans are based upon sound engineering principles; ensure concepts, costs and time schedules are well developed, and projects will accomplish the stated objectives.
• Provide engineering services to operating locations regarding technical matters relative to cost performance, economic evaluations, design of operating equipment, and layout.
• Prepare, administrate, and monitor project budgets and schedules.
• Initiate, review, and negotiate project change orders.
• Oversee field implementation for assigned projects, as appropriate.
• Resolve design and construction conflicts and drive project performance.
• Develop and issue project reports as needed for both internal and external distribution.
• Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of project activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum of 8 years' relevant work experience.
• Experience leading large projects and project teams.
• Proficient in project management with advanced knowledge of the engineering design process.
• Pipeline and terminal project or operational experience considered a strong asset.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under changing, intensive deadlines and achieve measurable results through consistent and repeatable processes.
• Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems.
• Skilled in identifying and resolving conflict in the early stages.
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams) and industry applications; Visio experience an asset.
• Available to travel and complete site visits (up to 25%).
• Cleared criminal history (background) check and satisfactory reference checks.
• Compliance with the company's Drug & Alcohol Policy including pre-employment testing.
• Valid state driver's license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance