Project Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

11h•$130,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

ORBITAL ENGINEERING, INC. IS CURRENTLY SEEKING A PROJECT MANAGER TO SUPPORT AN OWNER FACILITY IN BATON ROUGE, LA. THE POSITION REQUIRES DIRECT PETROCHEMICAL EXPERIENCE, PREFERABLY IN A CONSULTING ENVIRONMENT, AND WELL-ROUNDED EXPERTISE IN THE OIL & GAS, REFINING AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY. ORBITAL IS EVALUATING CANDIDATES BASED UPON THEIR PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, FIELD EXPERIENCE, AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SKILL SETS.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of engineering experience in petrochemical environments (particularly oil & gas, chemical and refining) is required.
Project management experience including understanding and use of project management and project control principles and tools is required.
Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general office products, design and business enterprise software.
A minimum of 10 years of project management experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Successful experience in leadership roles managing engineering and design teams in a consulting engineering environment is preferred.
Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering Discipline is preferred.
Project management training and/or PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of design activities for assigned projects, through both self-execution and as leader of project team.
Function as Project Lead on specific projects as required. Schedule, organize and direct other engineers, designers and subcontractors in the completion of activities.
Prepare, or supervise the preparation of single or multidiscipline engineering proposals including development of scopes of work, project schedules and cost estimates.
Prepare, review and/or check engineering calculations, designs, drawings and other project documents related to this specific discipline on projects as required.
Develop, maintain and upgrade technical standards/specifications to be used on specific projects, as well as centralized design basis and historical references.
Complete all tasks in accordance with design and project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in Corporate Quality Management System. As a senior level engineer, direct and provide technical guidance to junior engineers within the department.
Assist in the development of standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed within the department.
Provide enhanced customer support as a technical liaison, and support regional business development initiatives as a technical recourse.