Project Manager - Midstream

About the role

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead and actively engage in every aspect of an EPC project, from initial development through commissioning and turnover. The role emphasizes conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development. This position is based in the OPD headquarters in Katy, TX and works in the office Monday – Friday. The role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop or assist with the development of conceptual designs for new projects.
• Provide technical design and engineering oversight of project scope for assigned projects through project completion.
• Review process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services.
• Coordinate or develop design documents including piping and instrumentation diagrams, valve specifications/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specifications.
• Liaise and coordinate between engineering disciplines, field construction teams, and subcontractor personnel to ensure sound engineering design.
• Lead customer reviews.
• Travel up to 20 % to project sites as needed.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct quality‑assurance reviews in the office and on‑location.
• Drive critical decision‑making to shape the outcomes of large‑scale projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and/or construction discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading EPC, large capital, industrial, or infrastructure projects with accountability for project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and customer engagement.
• Understanding of prime contract and subcontract language.
• Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations.

Preferred qualifications

• Full‑scope project responsibility experience from FEED phase to mechanical completion.
• Experience in EPC design, field engineering, or engineering on a plant operations or maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12.
• Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and installing static and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of material specifications.
• Direct experience completing full‑scope engineering, procurement, and construction projects (EPC) on a lump‑sum, turnkey basis.
• Field, job‑site, or shop construction experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (ADD), and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and time off.
• Educational assistance.
• Potential infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by region).

Schedule

Standard office schedule Monday – Friday with occasional travel up to 20 % to project sites.