Project Manager

Your Job

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch company, is looking for a Project Manager to join the team.

This role will coordinate, manage, and actively engage in every aspect of an EPC project, from its initial development phase through commissioning and turnover.

The Project Manager's role will have an emphasis on conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development.

This role will sit in office Monday - Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

OPD is an engineering/construction company with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries.

OPD is part of the larger Koch organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects.

OPDs industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention have made us a preferred partner to our customers and our tight knit, highly productive, team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

What You Will Do


* Develop or assist with the development of conceptual designs for new projects


* Provide technical design and engineering oversight of project scope for assigned projects through project completion


* Review of process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services


* Coordinate or develop design documents including piping and instrumentation diagrams, valve specifications/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specifications


* Liaise and coordinate between engineering disciplines, field construction teams, and subcontractor personnel to ensure sound engineering design


* Lead customer-facing interactions such as reviews, meetings, etc)


* Travel up to 30% to project sites as needed


* Lead, coordinate, and conduct quality assurance reviews in the office and on-location

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction discipline


* Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations


* Experience with pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12


* Experience reviewing static and rotating equipment

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience with full-scope project responsibilities from the FEED phase to mechanical completion


* EPC design, field engineering, or engineering experience on a plant operations or maintenance team


* Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and installation of static and rotating equipment


* Working knowledge of material specifications


* Experience leading teams of engineers and construction execution discussions


* Direct experience completing full-scope engineering, procurement, and construction projects (EPC) on a lump sum, turnkey basis


* Field, job-site, or shop construction experience

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