Project Manager – Start-Up / Commissioning

Department: Operations

Reports to: General Manager / Operations Manager

Location: USA + International (high travel)

Job Type: Temp-to-Perm

About the Role

We’re looking for a Project Manager – Start-Up/Commissioning to lead commissioning execution in the field and act as the key link between operations, engineering, and the client. This is a hands-on PM role—heavy coordination, fast decisions, and strong technical awareness.

What You’ll Do

• Lead commissioning/start-up execution across one or more active scopes
• Coordinate field crews, vendors, equipment, and materials to meet schedule
• Participate in planning meetings, readiness reviews, and daily coordination calls
• Manage changes in scope, prioritize work, and drive issue resolution
• Ensure documentation is accurate (checklists, turnover packs, redlines as required)
• Maintain strong HSE leadership: permits, JSAs, hazard controls, stop-work authority
• Provide professional client updates and manage expectations on site

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years in oil & gas field services with commissioning/start-up experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication (client-ready)
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing/able to travel extensively (often 70–80%)

Assets (Nice to Have)

• Engineering degree (Mechanical/Chemical/Petroleum) or equivalent field depth
• PMP or formal PM training
• TWIC, Basic Plus, First Aid (basic or advanced)
• Experience with pre-commissioning scopes (flushing, blowing, chemical cleaning, testing)

Schedule / Working Conditions

• 12-hour field days are common; on-call as required
• Physically demanding industrial environments; PPE required

Apply with: resume + a short list of commissioning/start-up projects (facility type, location, duration, your role).