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Key Personnel is seeking a Project Manager in the Tulsa, OK area.
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Tulsa, OK
Hours: Full-Time Direct Hire
Pay Range: $88,000 – $151,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Focus: EPC and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Projects
Location: Tulsa, OK
Hours: Full-Time Direct Hire
Pay Range: $88,000 – $151,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Focus: EPC and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Projects
Project Manager Job Summary
The Project Manager will support and lead construction and utility projects of varying complexity, coordinating project activities from planning through completion. This role is responsible for assisting with or managing project schedules, budgets, resources, contractor relationships, risk management, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within established timelines and budgets.
The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, construction, engineering, project controls, or a related field, along with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position offers opportunities to take on increasing project leadership responsibilities and manage more complex projects as experience and capabilities develop.
Project Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage assigned project activities from initiation through completion.
- Develop, review, and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineering teams, construction personnel, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or cost concerns, and assist in developing corrective action plans.
- Support project safety initiatives and ensure employees and contractors follow established safety procedures.
- Prepare project status reports, presentations, documentation, and progress updates for management and stakeholders.
- Lead or participate in project planning meetings and communicate project requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers, contractors, and vendors.
- Assist with procurement planning, requests for proposals, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor contractor performance and help ensure services and deliverables meet contractual requirements and quality standards.
- Identify project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies related to safety, scope, schedule, cost, and resources.
- Coordinate project change management and assist with resolving technical, scheduling, and commercial issues.
- Provide guidance and feedback to project team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with project closeout activities, including evaluating project outcomes and documenting lessons learned.
- Apply project management principles and methodologies, including Waterfall and Agile, as appropriate.
- Ensure project activities follow established project management standards, policies, and procedures.
- Progressively assume lead project manager responsibilities based on experience, project complexity, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Project Manager Required Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related field, with at least 3 years of qualified experience.
- Associate degree in a related discipline, with at least 5 years of qualified experience.
- High school diploma or GED, with at least 7 years of qualified experience.
Project Manager Required Qualifications:
- Experience coordinating or managing projects, preferably within construction, utilities, engineering, manufacturing, or power generation.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Ability to monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and maintain positive working relationships with contractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
- Understanding of project scope, cost controls, risk management, and quality standards.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress toward certification.
- Experience with EPC project execution and Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects.
- Background in utility operations, power generation, commercial nuclear power, or major construction.
- Familiarity with project scheduling, estimating, procurement, and construction contracting.
- Experience with project controls, cost reporting, and budget management.
- Knowledge of Waterfall or Agile project management methodologies.
- Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities.
Project Manager Additional Skills & Requirements:
- Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and effective meeting coordination.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with project teams, management, customers, and external partners.
- Develop an understanding of project financial performance, including cost, schedule, and risk considerations.
- Support the coordination of engineering, design, procurement, estimating, construction, and startup activities.
- Identify potential project risks and assist with mitigation and contingency planning.
- Help establish project expectations, assign tasks, monitor deliverables, and hold team members accountable.
- Assist in resolving conflicts and escalate issues appropriately when needed.
- Review project documentation, technical drawings, contracts, and procurement requirements.
- Maintain accurate project records and provide timely status updates.
- Promote continuous improvement and contribute ideas to improve project delivery, quality, and efficiency.
- Work safely in office, plant, and construction site environments.
- Travel typically 25% or less, although additional travel may be required based on project needs.
- Be available for on-site work at assigned project locations as required.
Key Personnel Benefits
While on Key Personnel's payroll, employees can access Key Personnel's benefits package, including health, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, term life, short-term disability, PTO, and more.
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Key Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A drug screen and background check may be required.
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Salary : $88,000 - $151,000