Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 03-02-2025 TO 28-12-2025

Location: Lake Charles, United States

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career in Project Manager III with Airswift

Airswift is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager III to join our team in Lake Charles, United States. This is a full-time contract position with duration of one year. As a Project Manager III, you will have the opportunity to lead both capital and turnaround projects for our client in the oil and gas industry.

Role Overview

Assemble and lead a full-time team to effectively execute the project. Oversee the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan. Lead the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals. Manage cost, schedule, procurement, and the billing payables groups. Interview and approve personnel from the contractor's organization. Understand contracts and manage contractors to maximize performance, control costs, and minimize claims and change orders. Set up project facilities at site and in the contractor's office. Set safety expectations for the project and lead the team to achieve safety goals. Ensure plant Operations and Maintenance personnel are engaged and understand their responsibilities. Ensure proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive project performance. Ensure the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts. Set up programs to manage vendors, fabricators, and any required specialty contractors. Ensure quality processes are followed. Develop, gain approval for, and manage project KPIs and metrics. Lead development of a risk management plan. Prepare and give presentations to various levels of the company and other stakeholders. Timely and efficiently close out the project.

Skills & Qualifications

TWIC card. Experience with QA/QC processes. Engineering Management experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. Optional: I/E Project Management experience, FEL Process knowledge, Contracting Strategy expertise, Cost Management skills, Engineering and Construction experience.

Education & Experience

Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering. Must have prior experience managing both capital and turnaround projects. Specific turnaround need is for a fall sulfur recovery unit turnaround - both mechanical and I/E focus. 10 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry. 5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project. Preferred: 10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project. Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods, and QA/QC requirements. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and DOT requirements. Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams. Licensed Professional Engineer. Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).

Pay & Benefits

Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.