Seismic Senior Project Manager- Refinery Construction

 

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Seismic Senior Project Manager to support the construction of a large-scale Oil & Gas Refinery Upgrade. The ideal Project Manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.     

*This is 4x a week onsite Senior Project Manager role in Richmond, California and El Segundo, California

  Responsibilities:  

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects. 
• Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. 
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized 
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects 
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required 
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly 
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews 
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications 
• Forecast and update key project milestones 
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria 
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders 
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field 
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required 
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers 
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities 
• Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives 
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured 
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally 4 years of field experience in MEP construction accepted in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on mechanical systems in Industrial or Refinery Facilities.
• Proven experience commissioning complex mechanical systems and equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices in an industrial environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with a strong focus on deadlines and budget constraints.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• PMP or equivalent certification (preferred).

Salary Range: $140,000- $160,000 depending on experience.

Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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