Project Manager, Engineering

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Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation storage processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation terminalling storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston Texas.

Were on the lookout for passionate selfstarters who thrive in fastmoving collaborative and innovative environments.

Plains has an immediate opening for a Project Manager in our Houston Texas office. Reporting to the Manager Engineering you will oversee project management project engineering and construction completion in fulfillment of Plains capital expansion program. Our ideal candidate is a technical professional who is proficient in project management and the engineering design process. Travel is expected and required (25%).

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off (PTO) and Free Parking.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple projects and cross-functional project teams on large projects.

• Establish and assure project quality standards.

• Lead all aspects of the project management process including scope development; cost and schedule; risk management; contingency planning; contracting strategy; contractor bid and award; procurement; construction; documentation; and close-out.

• Actively manage contractor performance adherence to Plains engineering specifications and minimization of change orders.

• Provide mentorship and guidance in managing risks and change orders.

• Mentor early career project engineers.

• Collaborate with operating locations and teams across the organization in planning project execution; engage stakeholders.

• Lead project reviews to ensure project execution plans are based upon sound engineering principles; ensure concepts costs and time schedules are well developed and projects will accomplish the stated objectives.

• Provide engineering services to operating locations regarding technical matters relative to cost performance economic evaluations design of operating equipment and layout.

• Prepare administrate and monitor project budgets and schedules.

• Initiate review and negotiate project change orders.

• Oversee field implementation for assigned projects as appropriate.

• Resolve design and construction conflicts and drive project performance.

• Develop and issue project reports as needed for both internal and external distribution.

• Ensure the maintenance of detailed records of project activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required and a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience

• Experience leading large projects and project teams

• Proficient in project management with advanced knowledge of the engineering design process

• Pipeline and terminal project or operational experience considered a strong asset

• Ability to manage multiple projects under changing intensive deadlines and achieve measurable results through consistent and repeatable processes

• Aptitude for analyzing and solving complex problems

• Skilled in identifying and resolving conflict in the early stages

• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access Outlook Teams) and industry applications; Visio experience an asset

• Available to travel and complete site visits (up to 25%)

• Valid state drivers license and driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks

• Compliance with the Companys drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

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