What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Services Project Manager position at SLB?
The Plant Services Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing capital improvement and maintenance projects as assigned. This role oversees all phases of project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, contractor management, and project closeout, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Develop and submit Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) requests, including detailed cost estimates and project justifications
- Monitor project costs and track AFE expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets
- Manage construction activities involving third-party contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards
- Create and maintain detailed project schedules, tracking progress and adjusting timelines as needed
- Oversee large, multi-phase CAPEX projects from initiation through completion
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and site drawings to guide project execution
- Utilize AutoCAD or similar to create, update, and modify technical drawings and layouts
- Define project scope and develop documentation for bid proposals and contractor engagement
- Conduct routine project inspections and lead final walkthroughs to ensure quality and completion standards are met
- Apply knowledge of construction concepts, terminology, and trade responsibilities to effectively manage projects
- Direct and manage internal staff, providing leadership and coordination across teams
- Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and successful project completion
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience managing plant services, construction, or industrial projects
- Strong understanding of CAPEX project management and financial tracking
- Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar and ability to work with technical drawings
- Experience working with third-party contractors and vendor management
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Familiarity with project management tools and software
- Profecient with Microsoft suite of software, Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Project, etc.