Project Manager

Job Objective:
To develop, manage, and execute on all phases and aspects of crude/produced water/natural gas pipeline and surface facility capital projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for working across all North Dakota teams on all aspects of project development, planning, procurement, and execution.
• Coordinate efforts with Operations, Engineering, Integrity, Land, Environmental and Commercial teams to develop project scope and schedule, prepare estimates and bid packages, perform bid walks, and evaluate bids with project teams.
• Procure materials for projects managed and consider opportunities for cost savings across all ongoing and future projects within the team.
• Responsible for coordination with contractors, utilities, regulators, inspections, interfacing property owners, to complete the project.
• Meet with various local, state, and federal agencies regarding assigned projects as needed.
• Manage all daily construction activities and site safety and integrity by utilizing Operations personnel and third-party Construction Inspectors and conduct regular site visits.
• Develop and implement job plans and follow safe work practices.
• Manage, forecast, and review all AFE costs to maintain budgets and achieve expected project economics.
• Maintain a current Vendor and Contractor network, evaluate qualifications, and monitor compliance.
• Identify opportunities to plan and execute projects to reduce costs and improve quality and safety.
• Manage the project status tracking system for all growth capital projects for the team and ensure timely, weekly reporting on project progress and performance.
• Maintain a forward look on upcoming projects to forecast procurement and contracting needs.
• Must be a problem solver, capable of resolving various issues that will arise during the execution of a project.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.

Other Job Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the company’s values – Integrity, Ownership, Urgency, Alignment and Innovation.
• Supports company vision and mission.
• Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years minimum oil and gas project management, engineering, and operations experience.
• Broad-based engineering and construction knowledge and proven success in project management.
• Knowledge of oil and gas operations in both a field and plant environment.
• Ability to make and implement sound decisions when faced with multi-faceted problems.
• Ability to demonstrate strong, dynamic team leadership skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, contractors, officials, and the public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.
• Ability to generate conceptual and detailed cost estimates for projects.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional and solutions-oriented approach with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively and share ideas.
• Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours as needed.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Required: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). 
  • Proficiency in MS Project or similar project management tools preferred.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering degree from an accredited four year university

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Professional Engineers license preferred