Oil and Gas Associate Project Manager

Lake Superior Consulting•Houston, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lake Superior Consulting is seeking an Oil and Gas Associate Project Manager to join their team. This role supports the planning and coordination of cross-functional teams to achieve project success. The Associate Project Manager applies technical expertise and project management fundamentals to establish an objective assessment of the project's goals, requirements, and constraints. Executing project plans, monitoring project performance, and mitigating risk will be daily tasks. This role will partner with Project Managers, the Team Supervisor, and the Program Director to manage relationships with clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management, or related technical discipline preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Project Coordinator (or equivalent experience).
CAPM® certification preferred.
Technical experience in a science or engineering related field preferred.
Working knowledge of project management concepts and tools with aspirations to further develop skills and knowledge base.
Strong desire to improve your leadership skills, with a proven history of successfully leading projects.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a variety of locations and work environments.
Experience with developing and managing project schedules.
Sound financial skills, and the ability to interpret budgetary data.
Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
Ability to read/interpret basic technical information.
Working knowledge of applicable State and Federal regulatory requirements that govern the oil and natural gas pipeline industry (49 CFR Part 192 & 195) preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop proposals complete with cost and resource estimates.
Identify key deliverables and milestones.
Establish baselines for project Scope, Schedule, Resources, and Budget.
Develop and execute project management plans.
Support Project Manager to develop project charter, project work plans and kick-off meetings.
Collaborate and assist Project Manager on assigned tasks.
Communicate project plans to teams and gain stakeholder buy-in for successful execution of projects.
Provide support and frequent communication and guidance to project stakeholders.
Support the management of project plans (scope, deliverables, %work complete, budget and schedule).
Identify issues and risks, develop risk mitigation strategies, provide change management when necessary.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and Management for acceptable resource allocation.
Provide conflict management as necessary during key project decisions.
Facilitate Project Meetings; both internal and external stakeholders.
Maintain Project Management tools such as action item log, transmittal log, change order log, decision log, etc.
Review project progress & risks to ensure milestones are being met.
Identify and estimate Change Orders.
Gather & report Project Performance Metrics and Status Reports.
Maintain project schedule.
Ensure all OQ, Safety, and Quality requirements are met.
Provide oversight for Project Coordinators on sub-projects or smaller, low risk projects.
Provide direct support to Project Manager and Program Managers for large, complex projects or programs.
Evaluate goals, objectives, and deliverables to meet final project requirements.
Evaluate project performance with an emphasis on final costs to complete, lessons learned and close out activities.
Work with Project Management Department on department goals and continuous improvement initiatives.