Project Manager - Oil & Gas Projects

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Managerin Oil and Gas projects, including chemicals, downstream refining, and upstream/midstream processing, or related process industries. The business is currently comprised of heavy retrofit and advanced technology projects in refineries, as well as projects in the power, chemicals, industrial manufacturing and bioprocessing space, including biofuels, biochemicals, waste to energy, and renewable natural gas.

The individual will be an operational leader to cultivate all aspects of our chemicals, and oil and gas practice. The individual will be responsible for projects related to capacity expansions, facility upgrades, regulatory compliance, debottlenecking, and turnarounds. Candidate should be experienced at managing the engineering efforts of some or many of these types of projects, including EPCM projects. The position can be located in either of these Energy/ Manufacturing/ Bioprocessing Business Unit locations: Greenwood Village (Denver Metro), Colorado or Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The project manager is ultimately responsible for project success and the client's satisfaction, with an emphasis on cultivating client relationships and winning future work. The vast majority of our work comes from repeat business with the project manager consistently delivering quality for our clients. As such, the project manager will:

• Oversee project planning, earned value management, technical leadership, quality control, and client satisfaction.
• Manage project teams with multi-discipline engineering discipline leads.
• Master and implementing industry best practices from PMI, CII and AACE.
• Inform engineering discipline leads of resource requirements.
• Travel to client sites several times per month for the purposes of design meetings and developing new work.
• Contribute to business development and meeting with clients to develop scopes of work.
• Contribute to corporate and business unit strategic planning efforts.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work. This work includes client development, proposal assistance, project planning, estimating, scheduling, and establishing project controls.
• Potentially serve as an account manager for key clients.

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in upstream/midstream processing, downstream refining and chemicals, or related process industries
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering - all degrees considered; Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical degrees will be most applicable to this position.
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management for A-E firms, including managing budgeted and scheduled design effort, and demonstrated skills in developing multi-discipline teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial and energy projects, with background in the O&G sector or in related industries.
• Expertise that encompasses client development, proposal support, planning, estimating, scheduling, project controls, and multi-discipline project execution
• Experience working in an engineering services and construction environment, with experience in managing Engineering only, EPC and EPCM projects
• Previous P&L responsibility for Engineering only; additional consideration made for experience with EPC and EPCM managed projects
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.

• Professional Engineering License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Solid understanding of industrial energy projects, both greenfield and retrofit.
• Thorough understanding of earned value management, project scheduling, and risk management.

• Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
• Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
• Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
• And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

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