Job ID: 12566
Location: La Porte, Texas
Category: Engineering & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/13/2026
Job Description
Location: La Porte, TX
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Project Execution & Technical Management
- Lead the estimating, planning, execution, and schedule/cost management of Class I, II, and III Distributed Control System (DCS) Upgrade projects, with budgets ranging from $250k to $8MM.
- Create scope of work documents and lead the bid process to select 3rd party contractors.
- Manage and direct 3rd party contractors for the successful execution of control system projects.
- Actively coordinate and manage the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all control system projects.
- Liaise with the Engineering & Construction department to ensure control system projects are delivered to plants in accordance with specified standards.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure control system designs adhere to all applicable standards and closely manage the incorporation of upgrade program standards.
- Coordinate with multiple disciplines, including Corporate OT, Electrical, Plant Operations, and Instrumentation teams, to ensure comprehensive project coverage during upgrades.
- Apply knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), OSHA, and ISA standards, along with a general understanding of the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems utilized in company technologies.
- Read, interpret, and mark up Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and perform basic process calculations.
Project Management & Financial Control
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating proven competency in scoping, estimating, scheduling (critical path analysis), budgeting, cost control, and design/scope change management.
- Develop comprehensive Project Statements of Work (SOWs) and prepare preliminary estimates for project funding requests.
- Utilize project estimates and vendor quotes to establish project budgets (Pre-FEED and FEED studies).
- Create and manage purchase orders and change orders using the Oracle system.
- Maintain meticulous tracking of expenses against the budget, providing weekly financial updates to appropriate personnel.
- Apply industry-standard applications for project scheduling and monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Prepare and submit formal project reports at intervals suitable for the scope and complexity of each project.
Process Improvement & Strategic Sourcing
- Partner with Field Sourcing Specialists and Supply Chain Management to coordinate proposals, material/service delivery, and the bidding process for all project phases (SOW development,
- Detailed Engineering, Configuration, and Electrical & Instrumentation field contracts).
- Support procurement efforts in securing beneficial frame agreements with key 3rd party suppliers.
- Learn and assess existing engineering processes to identify and report deviations, while actively contributing to the definition and evolution of project management execution standards.
- Collaborate with the Project Management department to evolve the role and provide project management assistance to Junior Engineers as required.
- Continuously seek and implement improved strategies for managing projects and commit to continuous professional growth through formal and informal training.
