Project Manager I – Engineering

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JOB SUMMARY

ONEOK is seeking a Project Manager I - Engineering who will be responsible for planning, monitoring and managing engineering projects from initiation through completion, with a focus on small capital and growth projects at the Mont Belvieu facility. This role will support 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.

The Project Manager I - Engineering will collaborate closely with internal engineering, operations, construction, project controls, supply chain and leadership teams, while also coordinating with external vendors, contractors, customers and other project stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable and cost-effective project outcomes. Candidates for this position should be at the Engineer III or similar level of experience. This position requires strong project management fundamentals, technical engineering knowledge, communication and stakeholder management skills, with an emphasis on safety, accountability, collaboration and sound execution. Ideal candidates will bring 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.

This role is based in Mont Belvieu, TX and follows a hybrid 9-4-9 schedule, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and a four hour work from home day on Fridays. Occasional overnight travel to support Louisiana assets may be required on an as-needed basis. This position includes 6% profit sharing and a 12.5% short-term incentive plan.

Job Profile Summary

Plans, monitors and manages engineering projects from initiation through completion with support from more experienced resources. Lead project planning, resourcing, staffing, supply and subcontract management, progress reporting, troubleshooting, and people management. Ensure project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost. Monitor performance and recommend schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions. Projects are typically small growth or maintenance capital . Lead internal and external resources and communicate throughout the company as well as with external vendors, contractors and customers. This role requires a blend of interpersonal management and technical skills necessary to achieve the desired project outcome.

Essential Functions and 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. Provide inputs and critically review results
• 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. Describe the principles of program management and clarify how potential sub-set projects fit into the overall program. Generate program objectives, critical success factors and ensure projects align to these
• Write scope definition documents and develop scope change management procedures, including formal MOC. Write standard scope definition documents for a typical project using similar documentation from a previous project. 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,