Project Manager Engineering Houston, TX 77042 Pay: $75.00 hr. to $82.80 hr. Contract: 12 months (could extend) * Assembling a full-time team to effectively execute the project * Overseeing the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan * Leading the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals * Leading the Contracting Strategy effort, managing the contractor evaluation, bid and award process * Managing cost, schedule, procurement, and the billing payables groups * Interviewing and approving personnel from the contractor's organization * Understanding contracts and managing contractors to maximize performance, controlling costs and minimizing claims and change orders * Setting up project facilities at site and in the contractor's office * Setting safety expectations for the project and leading the team to achieve safety goals * Ensuring plant Operations and Maintenance personal are engaged and that they understand their responsibilities * Ensuring that proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive Project performance * Ensuring the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts * Setting up programs to manage vendors, fabricators, and any required specialty contractors * Ensuring that quality processes are followed * Developing, gaining approval for and managing to project KPI's and metrics * Leading development of a risk management plan * Preparing and giving presentations to various levels of the Company and other stakeholders * Timely and efficiently closing out of the project Position Requirements (Basic/Required): * Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering * 5 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry * 5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project Preferred: * 10 or more years of project management experience working in Refining and/or petrochemical * 10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project * Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods and QA/QC requirements * Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards and DOT requirements * Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams * Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) * Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play.