Assistant Project Manager

Your Job

Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS) is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our projects team.

The role's responsibilities include coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget, and within scope.

This role will prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects and will work directly with a Project Manager and our clients to ensure that all deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget.

The position will sit in office Monday - Friday in the Houston, TX office.

This role is not open to Visa sponsorship.

Our Team

KSPS is the industry expert in installation, inspection and technical project services for tower, vessel, combustion, and mass transfer equipment in the refining and chemicals industry.

We enhance plant operations by delivering a comprehensive suite of services that span the planning, execution and completion phases of construction and turnaround projects.

This helps reduce downtime and maximize efficiency for peak performance, creating value for years to come.

What You Will Do


* Assist the Project Manager in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility while ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget


* Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members


* Coordinate internal resources, vendors, and third parties to ensure safe, timely, and profitable outcomes of projects


* Ensure resource availability and allocation and develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress


* Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques


* Read & interpret drawings/specifications to ensure that work is completed per the client's request.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation


* Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders


* Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors


* Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements for each project


* Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals


* Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Previous experience in Project Controls, Project Planning, and/or Project Execution


* Experience working in a refinery/petrochemical facility


* Experience working with project estimates, schedules, budgets, and forecasting


* Ability to travel approximately 20% of the time to other sites


* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or an Engineering d...