Senior Project Manager - Topsides EPC

Wood Group•Metairie, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Project Manager to join its Operations Americas business focusing on Oil & Gas BU to support EPC offshore Top-sides projects. This opportunity is onsite in Metairie, LA. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project—from planning and execution through monitoring and control—ensuring that project objectives are achieved safely, on time, and within budget. The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee engineering deliverables, and serve as a key point of contact with the client. A critical success factor in this role is the ability to effectively manage communication, build strong relationships, and deliver consistent value to the client. In addition, the Project Manager will oversee and coordinate the activities of the EP contractor, sub-frame contractor, construction contractor, and client, ensuring alignment and seamless execution across all parties. The initial project is expected to be 6 months to 1 year with the potential additional projects to follow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
10+ years of experience in project management within offshore topsides or heavy industry sectors
Proven experience delivering EPC/EPCM projects
Experience overseeing complex engineering deliverables and project execution scopes
Strong understanding of engineering standards, project lifecycle delivery, and governance processes
Demonstrated experience in client-facing roles and stakeholder engagement
Commercial awareness including contract management and change control
Strong planning, organizational, and execution skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience working in client office environments or embedded project delivery teams

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end execution of projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives
Develop and implement the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
Provide leadership to multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
Oversee and coordinate activities across the EP contractor, sub-frame contractor, construction contractor, and client to ensure integrated delivery
Ensure adherence to safety, quality, regulatory, and company standards
Act as the primary interface with the client, maintaining strong communication and alignment
Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through proactive engagement and transparency
Oversee engineering deliverables, including: Construction Work Packs, Engineering Studies, Regulatory & Environmental Reviews, Asset Management Plans
Review and approve key documentation such as: Basis of Design, Scopes of Work, Multidiscipline deliverables
Ensure all deliverables meet project specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain robust control over scope, schedule, cost, and risk
Monitor progress and performance, implementing corrective actions as needed
Lead risk management and issue resolution
Manage and enforce change control processes, ensuring commercial impacts are understood
Provide accurate reporting on project status, financials, and performance metrics
Oversee procurement activities and vendor performance
Manage contractor and package interfaces across project phases
Support construction and commissioning to ensure successful project delivery and handover