Project Manager I – Engineering

About the role

ONEOK is seeking a Project Manager I - Engineering who will manage engineering projects from initiation through completion, focusing on small capital and growth projects at the Mont Belvieu facility. This role supports plant and process facility projects, pipeline and related facility work, construction, operations and maintenance activities, measurement and control facilities, gas treating and compressor facilities, product storage, pumping, loading and handling facilities, and related processing equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities, demonstrating project management fundamentals, to include plant and process facility design, pipeline design, construction, operation and maintenance projects, measurement, regulation and control facilities, gas treating and compressor facilities, product storage, pumping, loading and handling facilities, SCADA, DCS and PLC control systems, processing equipment including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, coolers, etc.
• Collect, review, and disseminate necessary information related to engineering services, scope definition, estimating, scheduling, design, preparation of bid instructions and bidding, procurement, construction, record keeping, right-of-way, and environmental activities to project team members.
• Perform a project risk analysis. Account for how Monte Carlo simulation assists in risk analysis.
• Develop a business case for scope of work. Determine which phase of development a project is in and perform a gap analysis on the number, type and level of definition needed for phase deliverables.
• Generate program objectives, critical success factors and ensure projects align to these.
• Develop project control, interface and scope change management procedures, including a formal Management of Change (MOC) procedure.
• Support development of optimal project solutions that maximize the economic value added of the project over the life of the project within budgetary and resource constraints.
• Create a cost plan considering cost estimating, budgeting and cost control & reporting using prior projects as a basis.
• Assess cost impact of scope changes.
• Develop interface and stakeholder management plans utilizing information from a similar project.
• Develop a project schedule that shows the critical path using similar documentation from a previous project schedule of similar scope and type.
• Validate contractor's re-baselined schedules based on agreed criteria.
• Follow techniques to build and improve upon team performance and results.
• Set challenging objectives based on assigned responsibilities, measuring progress against set targets.
• Persevere through problems and obstacles, demonstrating accountability of performance and outcomes.
• Lead project team by creating a clear project vision, obtaining necessary resources to handle projects including the hiring of employees, contractors, and vendors, and purchasing of necessary equipment as well as allocating applicable decision-making authority and responsibility to team members.
• Follow and enhance communication skills.
• Participate in meetings and assist in meeting coordination, facilitation and documentation requirements.
• Interact with direct and indirect reports, corporate personnel, public officials, contractors, customers, and civic organizations on issues including general engineering activities, employee issues, public projects, and project scheduling.
• Evaluate projects and identify where change is needed. Seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches for project completion and refocus team members if changes are needed.
• Provide technical and engineering assistance to other departments, management, governmental and regulatory agencies, company attorneys, industry groups, and others on matters related to projects and operations, policies, procedures, contracts, material selection, and governmental/regulatory rules, regulations, and activities.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related field.
  • At least five years of engineering, operations and/or project management experience, preferably in oil and gas, with strong plant experience; pipeline experience, design or drafting skills, project management software experience and PMP certification are preferred.
  • Based in Mont Belvieu, TX and follows a hybrid 9-4-9 schedule, with occasional overnight travel to support Louisiana assets.
  • This role includes 6% profit sharing and a 12.5% short-term incentive plan.