Analyst, Project Management

Freeport LNG•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Project Management supports the Vice President of Projects and LNG Technology and the LNG Technology and Projects Team in executing capital projects through Front-End Loading, Detailed Design, Construction, Start-up, and Project Closeout. The role coordinates multidisciplinary engineering and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance, Procurement, HSE, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders. It supports brownfield and greenfield construction and testing, tracks project progress, costs, and schedules against approved baselines, and may assist Business Development with screening and evaluating opportunities through data gathering, scope definition, preliminary planning, and order-of-magnitude cost estimates. This is a developmental role for an early-career professional interested in a capital project management career. The position is primarily based at Freeport LNG Headquarters in Houston, Texas, with frequent travel to company locations in and near Freeport, Texas, and possible travel to EPC contractor offices in the greater Houston area and vendor or supplier locations in the U.S. or abroad. The incumbent must maintain a valid, unexpired driver's license and a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). Field activities include walkdowns and data collection, and may involve climbing. The role also provides administrative and logistical support to the Projects department, including meeting coordination, department communications, onboarding logistics, procurement and distribution of supplies, and maintenance of department records and shared resources. It works under the guidance of the Vice President of Projects and LNG Technology, with the opportunity to take on smaller projects or defined work packages independently as experience grows. The position operates in a professional office environment within or outside an industrial plant. The employee must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), move throughout facility areas, drive to company work locations, and talk and hear while performing the job. The role may require entering confined spaces or working at elevated heights. The employee is expected to support Freeport LNG's HSE Management System, prioritize safety, participate in HSE policies and programs, and help maintain a strong safety culture, including stop-work authority.

Requirements

Minimum education: Associate degree.
0–5 years of project experience or experience in administrative roles; internships and co-ops are considered.
Unwavering personal commitment to the safety of employees, contractors, and facilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across disciplines and with vendors and stakeholders.
Eagerness to learn, openness to coaching, and a proactive approach to taking on new responsibilities.
Organization and self-motivation, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a team environment.
Ability to support multiple projects or work streams at once.
Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Valid, unexpired driver's license.
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) maintained at all times to perform essential job functions.
Ability to wear all necessary PPE to perform job functions.
Ability to drive to other company work locations as required and move throughout all areas of the facility.
Ability to talk and hear while performing the duties of the role.
May be required to enter confined spaces or work at elevated heights.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Management.
CAPM training or certification.
Smartsheet Inc. certification or experience.
Exposure to oil and gas, LNG, refinery, petrochemical, or industrial projects.
Experience in an operating plant or field construction environment.
Familiarity with scheduling and reporting tools such as Primavera P6, MS Project, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Support project execution under the guidance of the Vice President of Projects and LNG Technology, and learn and apply the Department's Capital Project Execution work processes.
Assist with project planning and organization during design and construction.
Help coordinate design engineering, procurement, and construction activities, and follow up on action items with engineering contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Contribute to project execution planning, including research and analysis supporting contracting strategy.
Help identify and analyze project risks, and maintain the risk register and mitigation action tracking.
Help prepare, maintain, and update project schedules and cost estimates.
Track and analyze project costs, progress, forecasts, and changes to scope and baselines.
Prepare project reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, presentations, and status updates for Project Managers and stakeholders.
Support safe and successful execution of assigned projects in compliance with schedule, budget, scope, and quality requirements.
Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, and other stakeholders in an active plant environment to support project activities.
Help implement project management and quality systems on assigned projects.
Review engineering deliverables, vendor documents, and submittals under supervision.
Perform field walkdowns and data collection, including field activities that may involve climbing and travel.
Follow the Management of Change process and support regulatory compliance activities.
Take on smaller projects or defined work packages independently as experience grows.
Support the Projects Group with administrative tasks as required.
Provide administrative and logistical support to the Projects department, including coordinating meetings, workshops, and team engagement activities.
Support team-building, recognition, and milestone celebration initiatives that promote department culture and collaboration.
Coordinate procurement and distribution of department supplies, materials, and branded items in line with company standards.
Assist with department communications, onboarding logistics, and internal initiatives that support team effectiveness.
Maintain department records, trackers, and shared resources so information is organized and accessible.
Support the policies, efforts, and programs of the Freeport LNG HSE Management System and actively participate in its policies.
Prioritize HSE concerns, cultivate a strong safety culture including stop-work authority, and implement routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.