Project Manager – Start-Up / Commissioning

Sideworx Connect USA

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Houston, TX Until 9/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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).

About this role

Summary

Lead commissioning and start-up execution, coordinate teams, manage scope and ensure safety in industrial environments.

Job title

Project Manager – Start-Up / Commissioning

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

oil & gas

Location requirements

Houston, TX with extensive US and international travel allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

commissioningstart-upproject managementcommunicationHSE

Preferred skills

engineering degreePMPTWICFirst Aidpre-commissioning

Specializations

commissioningstart-upoil & gasfield operationsproject coordination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Houston, TX, USA

On-site City