Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 03-02-2025 TO 28-12-2025

Location: Lake Charles, United States

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Elevate Your Career in Project Manager III with Airswift

Airswift is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager III to join our team in Lake Charles, United States. This is a full-time contract position with duration of one year. As a Project Manager III, you will have the opportunity to lead both capital and turnaround projects for our client in the oil and gas industry.

Role Overview

• Assemble and lead a full-time team to effectively execute the project.
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of the Project Execution Plan.
• Lead the FEL process, completing gate reviews, and obtaining management approvals.
• Manage cost, schedule, procurement, and the billing payables groups.
• Interview and approve personnel from the contractor's organization.
• Understand contracts and manage contractors to maximize performance, control costs, and minimize claims and change orders.
• Set up project facilities at site and in the contractor's office.
• Set safety expectations for the project and lead the team to achieve safety goals.
• Ensure plant Operations and Maintenance personnel are engaged and understand their responsibilities.
• Ensure proper schedules are issued, reviewed, and used to drive project performance.
• Ensure the accuracy of the cost estimate as well as monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Set up programs to manage vendors, fabricators, and any required specialty contractors.
• Ensure quality processes are followed.
• Develop, gain approval for, and manage project KPIs and metrics.
• Lead development of a risk management plan.
• Prepare and give presentations to various levels of the company and other stakeholders.
• Timely and efficiently close out the project.

Skills & Qualifications

• TWIC card.
• Experience with QA/QC processes.
• Engineering Management experience in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
• Optional: I/E Project Management experience, FEL Process knowledge, Contracting Strategy expertise, Cost Management skills, Engineering and Construction experience.

Education & Experience

• Basic/Required: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering.
• Must have prior experience managing both capital and turnaround projects. Specific turnaround need is for a fall sulfur recovery unit turnaround - both mechanical and I/E focus.
• 10 or more years of project management experience working in the oil and gas or petrochemical industry.
• 5 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project.
• Preferred: 10 or more years of experience working as a Project Manager with sole accountability for the project.
• Working knowledge of industry recommended practices, design methods, and QA/QC requirements.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and DOT requirements.
• Experience managing engineering and construction contractors and multiple project teams.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP).

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at