Refinery Project Manager

Refinery Project Manager - Sign On Bonus Project Manager (Industrial & Refinery Construction) Position Summary

The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing heavy civil, industrial, and refinery construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with company standards and client expectations. The position serves as a key liaison between clients, field operations, subcontractors, engineering teams, and company leadership. This position is in Ponca City Oklahoma.

The crew size will range from 20 - 50 depending on the operations and projects being completed.

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout all phases of project execution.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, refinery-specific safety requirements, and company safety policies.
• Lead project hazard analyses, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and risk mitigation planning.
• Coordinate and participate in client and company daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings and briefings.
• Conduct site visits and audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental standards.

• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets and cost controls.
• Assist with estimating, bidding, proposal preparation, and project procurement activities.
• Review labor productivity, equipment utilization, and material costs to ensure profitability.
• Manage contract administration, change orders, claims, and project billing processes.

• Develop, update, and maintain detailed project schedules using industry standard scheduling software.
• Monitor critical path activities and ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Coordinate work activities to meet refinery turnaround and shutdown schedules.
• Identify schedule risks and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Communicate schedule updates and recovery plans to project stakeholders.

• Procure and coordinate materials, equipment, and subcontracted services.
• Direct and support field supervisors, foremen, craft personnel, and subcontractors.
• Manage subcontractor performance, contract compliance, and productivity.
• Coordinate staffing and resource allocation to optimize project execution.
• Ensure project documentation, reporting, and field communication are maintained accurately.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for refinery owners, engineers, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and problem-solving.
• Participate in constructability reviews during design and preconstruction phases.
• Provide recommendations to improve construction methods, sequencing, safety, and efficiency.
• Represent the company professionally during project meetings, presentations, and negotiations.

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, quality requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned processes.
• Assist with business development efforts and pursuit of future opportunities when applicable.

• 15+ years of progressive project management experience in heavy civil construction, industrial construction, refinery maintenance, petrochemical facilities, or related infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in construction science, Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred if experience is less than 15 years.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale industrial or refinery projects from inception through completion.
• Strong leadership, communication,…