Project Manager - EPC

Overview

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Manager to join the team. The Project Manager will coordinate, manage, and actively engage in every aspect of an EPC project, from its initial development phase through commissioning and turnover. The role emphasizes conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development. Work will be office‑based Monday‑Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

OPD specializes in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries, offering comprehensive services that integrate construction with engineering and procurement. Since 1980, OPD has earned a reputation as a preferred partner for customers, fostering a tightly knit, highly productive team atmosphere.

• 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 completion.
• Review 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 reviews.
• Travel up to 30% to project sites as needed.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct quality assurance reviews in office and on‑location.
• Drive critical decision‑making to shape the outcomes of large‑scale projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction discipline.
• Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations.
• Experience reviewing static and rotating equipment.

• Experience with full‑scope project responsibilities from FEED phase to mechanical completion.
• Experience in EPC design, field engineering, or engineering experience on a plant operations or maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12.
• Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and installing static and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of material specifications.
• Experience leading teams of engineers or construction execution discussions.
• Direct experience completing full‑scope engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects on a lump‑sum, turnkey basis.
• Field, job‑site, or shop construction experience.
• Leading customer‑facing interactions (meetings, design reviews, etc.).

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Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.