Project Manager

EIS is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to support our client site in Salt Lake City. The ideal candidate will have previous capital project experience and have a minimum 10 years of Project Management with Mechanical Engineering and Turnaround background. If this sounds like you, please apply!

About Us

This is an opportunity to join a recognized Top Workplace in the Greater New Orleans area. Established in 2000, Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) provides quality engineering, inspection, design and technology services, with over 140 employees across Louisiana and Texas.  We believe our employees are our most valuable assets and provide competitive compensation, flexible work schedules, a robust benefits program, and professional development opportunities. 

About the Position

• Primarily responsible for execution of Downstream Capital Projects from front end development (Assess, Select & Define phases) to detailed design and construction (Execute phase) including procurement, cost control and schedule management.
• Accountable for delivering projects safely.
• Manages 8 to 10 simultaneous projects with competing priorities in various execution phases on a wide variety of manufacturing processes in the refining and chemical complex.
• Develops project scopes in collaboration with operations, process engineering and discipline representatives.
• Facilitates project meetings to develop and review project scope, design criteria and discipline drawings.
• Oversees engineering execution utilizing either on-site design staff or engineering contract companies.
• Drives the approval by the appropriate technical authority of equipment specification and drawings.
• Works with Project Controls department to develop project cost estimates and schedules for each phase and for final funding.
• Accountable for meeting project cost and schedule requirements.
• Maintains budgets and schedule forecast with assistance from project controls.
• Works with site procurement to develop/implement a procurement strategy for each project.
• Assists with development of equipment and material bid specification, bid evaluation and selection.
• Assist with ensuring delivery of specified equipment by facilitating shop inspections and factory acceptance testing.
• Coordinates site personnel and Contractors to assure that field activities are completed safely, on time, within budget and in accordance with the design requirements.
• Sets the expectations for construction contractors by spending time in the field.
• Assist with mechanical start-up plans and procedures, provides technical support during start-up, supports training activities and assures documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Provides appropriate files to maintenance and operations for record keeping.
• Creates or assembles all documents for project closure.
• Closes project financial accounts.

Required Skills/ Abilities 

• Capital Project experience in a Refinery or Chemical manufacturing complex required.
• Capital Project experience using a gated work process for project advancement and authorization.

Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering, Mechanical or Chemical preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience as a Project Engineer/ Project Manager
• Proficient in Microsoft office a must
• Role requires a current TWIC card

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of expected duties and responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Actual responsibilities may vary based on individual circumstances and business needs. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. EIS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC (EIS) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility.