Project Manager-Engineering Refined Products (Hybrid) Job ID #: 29550 Location: TX-HOUSTON Functional Area: Engineering Position Type: Full Time Experience Required: None Relocation Provided: May be Considered Education Required: Bachelors Degree RC/Department: 4021 -PM - PRODUCTS CENTRAL :KMI Position Description Provides project management support to operations and maintenance personnel and manages a broad range of capital and major maintenance projects primarily for refined product facilities, terminals and pipelines. Projects include, but are not limited to, pipeline relocations, facility upgrades, pump stations, and truck/vessel loading/offloading.Essential duties and responsibilities included but not limited to:
Define and prepare job scopes and cost estimates
Provide leadership and direction to project team that may be comprised of internal and external service providers including but not limited to Product Movement, project engineers, planning engineers, operations, environmental services, field personnel, procurement, design engineering, engineering contractors, survey contractors, construction contractors, ROW, permitting, EH&S, Control Center
Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy and professionalism
Create and direct the controls for assigned projects
Provide or direct the appropriate level of project documentation during the project and following completion to assure compliance with Corporate, Federal, State and other governing bodies policies
Prepare and deliver presentations that communicate project proposals, descriptions and status to upper management, governmental agencies and/or the public
Communicate the status of developmental activities to business sponsors using written and verbal communications
Manage projects in a manner that assures safety, reliability, environmental and human impacts are mitigated while meeting the project goals (including but not limited to Schedule, Budget, Safety and overall Quality)
Manage project finances and prepare accurate monthly project cash flow forecast
Manage project schedules
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully
Communicate with Management on goals and objectives
Ensure ongoing improvement through evaluation of current processes
Maintain a regular, dependable attendance and high level of performance
Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
Position Requirements
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Civil Engineering or other engineering degree with work experience equivalent to ME, EE, or Civil or Chemical engineering degree. Other degrees may be considered in association with applicable experience
Other Experience and Skills:
Undergraduate (Bachelor level) degree from an accredited institution in Engineering is required. Equivalent industry work experience may be considered.
Course of study in the discipline of Mechanical, Civil or Chemical Engineering is preferred.
Job Requirements (specific experience, skills, knowledge, certifications, licenses, working conditions):
Minimum of 3 years of direct work experience in engineering or managing projects preferred.
Must be able to understand the needs of the business unit(s) for which development work is being performed
Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other Office Suite general products
Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including but not limited to the ability to present ideas, proposals and results to business segment leaders and to internal and external customers
Ability to organize and prioritize daily work, including tracking and managing large projects, and see projects to completion while maintaining strict confidentiality (as necessary)
Must be able to successfully and simultaneously manage multiple tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision
Must possess general understanding of how corporate policies, procedures, practices and processes relate to the business segment, associated business units, and internal and external customers
Experience in developing, implementing and successfully managing operating budgets preferred
Ability to work with a team, take directions from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, prioritize work schedule and adhere to established work schedules
Ability to identify and establish expectations in an employee/employer relationship (subordinate/manager)
Solid communication, motivation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage projects(s) that will include working with individuals with varying disciplines, backgrounds and experience levels
Requirement to carry a company-provided cell phone/pager and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to company and its insurer.
Effectively prioritize workload between several projects including the ability to take on new projects and shift priorities on short notice.
Understanding of basic economic analysis as it pertains to project justification.
Certifications, licenses, registrations:
Possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable by company's insurance carrier
Physical demands:
Ability to climb tank stairs and walk over uneven surfaces on the pipeline right of way or at field facilities
Working conditions:
Essentially indoors, but must be able to work outdoors in project & maintenance activities
Frequent contact after normal working hours is expected from contractors and inspectors.
Availability to work extended hours and travel with short notice in emergency situations.
Travel approximately 30% with overnight stays.
Position may be filled at various levels depending on experience and job skills of successful candidate. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
