Mechanical Project Manager - Refinery Construction

Turner & Townsend•Richmond, CA

23h•$140,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the construction of a large-scale Oi & Gas Refinery Upgrade. The ideal Project Manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service. This is 4x a week onsite Project Manager role in Richmond, California for large Refinery Upgrade.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on mechanical systems in Industrial or Refinery Facilities.
Proven experience commissioning complex mechanical systems and equipment.
Strong understanding of health and safety practices in an industrial environment.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong focus on deadlines and budget constraints.
Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).

Nice To Haves

Ideally 4 years of field experience in MEP construction accepted in lieu of degree.
PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized
Ensure application of best practice on all projects
Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required
Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly
Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications
Forecast and update key project milestones
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
Rapid response to RFIs from the field
Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required
Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers
Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities
Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives
Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured
Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Coordinate and supervise contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure quality and safety standards.
Review and approve mechanical design drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation plans for project execution.
Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing clear project updates and managing expectations.
Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations throughout all project phases.
Support operational teams during the transition from commissioning to production.
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical or process-related issues during installation and commissioning.
Manage change control and maintain accurate project documentation.