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Project Manager

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/9/2026

Company Overview

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied hydrogen (LH2), and industrial gases industries. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, carbon capture, geothermal power, and well stimulation. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with $1.5 B USD in annual revenue, 8000 employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

 

Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Strategic Projects (NESP) is a functional unit of Nikkiso CE&IG that develops and executes turnkey EPC projects (> US$10 MM) globally. NESP designs, integrates, and fabricates complete energy infrastructure projects and cryogenic plants.

Job Overview

Summary/Objective

A project manager position in charge of developing and executing turnkey EPC projects globally for the Nikkiso Energy Infrastructure & Special Projects functional unit.

The job holder needs to be an experienced professional broadly versed in all areas of EPC methods associated with heavy industrial and energy infrastructure projects, which typically consist of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, turbomachinery, air separation process systems, liquefaction plants, tank farms, and bulk distribution facilities.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Project Development:

  • Support Nikkiso’s sales companies in delivering consistent, high-quality proposals and participate in customer meetings to establish technical criteria.
  • Interface with project stakeholders to ensure alignment of Design Basis, Scope of Work, Split of Responsibilities, Risks and Opportunities, and Execution Strategy.
  • Provide capital estimates with the appropriate accuracy (AACE Class I to V) for proposed projects.
  • Identify a competitive and comprehensive offering, including formulating a winning strategy and execution plan.
  • Engineering:

  • Manage the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering processes involving Nikkiso’s sales companies to translate project performance requirements into well-defined technical specifications.
  • Assure and verify the final engineering solution, including HAZOP, with the support of Design Authorities, Subject Matter Experts, and Engineering Managers from the corresponding discipline leaders.
  • Coordinate visits to plant sites as required to survey local conditions and secure information for preparing detailed engineering packages (PFDs, P&IDs, SLDs, Plot Plans etc.) to be performed by 3rd party engineering firms.
  • Oversee integration of all individual unit operations into a comprehensive system.
  • Coordinate functional issues involving plant reliability, operability, and maintenance.
  • Participate in Constructability Reviews, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), and Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI)
  • Assist with assuring compliance with the local Safety Regulatory Code
  • Project Delivery:

  • Apply PMI project management tools and techniques to ensure all signed projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, meet contracts and executed to completion safely.
  • Oversee the management of cross-functional project teams by communicating and monitoring progress against established baselines.
  • Actively follow, maintain, and update the project execution plan, including risks and opportunities.
  • Manage customer/vendor project scope delineations, interfaces, and battery limits and manage the change order process when deviations are identified.
  • Participate in qualifying contractors/vendors, negotiating pricing and standard terms and conditions.
  • Coordinate with contractors and customers to manage on-site construction activities and provide oversight during the installation and startup phase of projects.
  • Provide management reports, including progressive project status reporting and expenditure forecasts.
  • Ensure the project is closed properly, including project document preparation, processing of purchasing invoices and document transfer to operating staff.
  • Participate in lessons-learned sessions to assist with settling disputes, claims, etc. and promote continuous improvement and best project management practices.
  • Work Environment

    This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

    Physical Demands

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or Business Administration
    • Thorough knowledge of either Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
    • Already familiar with the range of technologies (compression, refrigeration, purification, instrumentation, electrical, controls, etc.) used by Cryogenic Plants, gas processing plants, and hydrogen/ammonia production facilities.
    • At least fifteen (15) years of industrial gas experience.
    • An ideal candidate will have the following:
    • Experience with managing projects from the cradle to the grave and understanding all the related challenges in the entire project life cycle.
    • Strong cultural competency skills knowing how to communicate, work and thrive with colleagues and customers in a multicultural workspace.
    • Fluent in English (Spoken and written).

    Qualifications

  • Travel Requirements: Ability to travel (>30%) - domestic US and Internationally
  • Computer Skills:
      • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
      • Proficient in Microsoft Project with schedule management skills for preparation of Gantt Charts.
      • Proficient in reading and understanding P&ID’s, electrical one line diagram and site layout drawings.
  • Critical Skills
    • Always act with personal integrity and transparency
    • Demonstrate excellent judgment.
    • Able to make timely decisions and manage multiple tasks and prioritize/delegate work effectively.
    • Able to communicate with project stakeholders effectively.
    • Adept at negotiating EPCM contracts
    • Able to interpret and apply applicable construction codes including National Electrical code, UL, International Fire Code,
    • International Building Code, OSHA, Life Safety codes, ASME standards, and CGA standards or equivalent codes in foreign countries.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
    • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred.
    • MBA preferred.

     

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    EEOC Statement

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNikkiso CE&IG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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