EPC Project Manager

ZAP Engineering•Lakewood, CO

3d•$124,800 - $150,800•Hybrid

About The Position

ZAP Engineering and Construction Services, Inc. is seeking a senior project leader with a proven track record of delivering major EPC projects. The EPC Project Manager will own the complete project lifecycle, including client relationships, budget management, subcontract administration, procurement, and integrated engineering-to-construction scheduling. This role involves managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and requires executive presence, commercial acumen, and organizational mastery. The position is based in Lakewood, Colorado, with regular field presence and up to 25% travel. This is ZAP’s most senior project delivery role, reporting to the EPC Project Director. The EPC Project Manager will directly manage an Engineering Project Manager and a Construction Project Manager, overseeing projects ranging from $30M to $250M in total installed cost with durations of 6-18 months. The role demands a strong understanding of EPC contract types, risk management, and the ability to lead and develop a team of professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
10+ years of project management experience in oil & gas or petrochemical sectors.
5+ years managing full EPC projects with total installed cost of $30M or greater.
Demonstrated experience managing Engineering PMs and Construction PMs as direct reports.
Deep experience in construction subcontract negotiation, administration, and performance management.
Strong procurement background: vendor qualification, major equipment management, bulk materials.
Proficiency in EVM reporting.
Working knowledge of major EPC contract types (lump sum, reimbursable, hybrid) and commercial risk management.

Nice To Haves

PE license.
PMP certification desired.
Experience on projects with multi-discipline engineering scopes and self-perform construction.

Responsibilities

Lead the full EPC team across engineering, procurement, and construction.
Direct Engineering PM and Construction PM; hold both accountable to integrated targets.
Maintain the integrated master schedule.
Drive weekly/monthly progress reviews.
Ensure engineering-to-construction handoff is planned and executed without gaps.
Own the client relationship at the senior level.
Lead executive briefings, project reviews, and all major formal communications.
Negotiate and administer contract modifications and change orders.
Protect project margin.
Manage claims and commercial disputes proactively.
Oversee billing, collections, and financial close.
Build and execute the procurement strategy: vendor qualification, long-lead equipment management, bulk materials planning.
Lead subcontractor pre-qualification, competitive bid, negotiation, and contract award for all construction subcontracts.
Administer subcontracts: manage performance, back-charges, schedule compliance, and commercial close.
Own the project cost and schedule baseline.
Review and approve EVM reporting.
Manage contingency.
Identify cost and schedule risks early.
Drive recovery plans.
Forecast-to-complete with precision.
Produce and present monthly EPC dashboards for ZAP leadership and client executives.
Maintain the project risk register.
Lead monthly risk reviews.
Escalate high-impact risks with recommended actions.
Coordinate across all stakeholders (client, engineering, construction, vendors, subcontractors, regulators).
Keep all parties aligned and accountable.
Own the safety culture as a personal value, visible on-site and embedded in every plan.
Manage multi-discipline, complex projects over the entire duration without losing track of details.
Use systems and follow ZAP project procedures.
Delegate appropriately.