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How to Become a Project Manager

Oil & Gas Industry Career Guide · 122 current openings

Avg. Salary

$100,205 - $145,269

Open Positions

122

Education

Engineering or Business Administration

Companies Hiring

8

What Does a Project Manager Do?

A Project Manager in oil and gas oversees complex engineering and construction projects from planning through execution. They manage budgets, schedules, and resources while coordinating across disciplines to deliver projects on time and within budget. Projects can range from drilling campaigns and facility expansions to pipeline construction and turnaround maintenance, requiring strong leadership, communication, and technical knowledge.

Education & Certifications

Required Education

B.S. in Engineering or Business; MBA preferred

Key Certifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) Six Sigma

Key Skills to Develop

Based on 122 current job listings for Project Manager roles

excel (29) Project Management (6) drilling (5) Communication (4) Project management (3) Leadership (3) Time Management (3) Engineering (3) P.E. license (2) Water treatment plant design (2) Pumping station design (2) Lift station design (2)

Typical Career Path

1

Entry Level (0-3 years)

Junior Project Manager / Field Project Manager. Building foundational skills, learning tools, working under supervision of senior engineers.

2

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Project Manager. Leading small projects, mentoring juniors, developing specialized expertise in key areas.

3

Senior Level (7-15 years)

Senior Project Manager / Lead Project Manager. Technical leadership, major project ownership, cross-functional collaboration.

4

Management (15+ years)

Engineering Manager / Director. Strategic planning, team management, P&L responsibility.

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Salary Expectations

Avg. Minimum

From $100,205

Avg. Maximum

Up to $145,269

Jobs with Salary

23 of 122

BLS Reference: The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary of $101,480 for Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021) nationally (2024).

Companies Hiring Project Managers

Oceaneering (5) Kiewit (3) Mclaurin Aerospace (2) Tesla (2) James Construction Group, LLC (2) Primoris Services Corporation (2) The Vertex Companies LLC (2) Air Liquide (2)

Current Project Manager Openings

Project Engineer

Golden Pass LNG

Sabine Pass, TX Full-Time Not listed

Project Manager-Major Projects

Tallgrass Energy

Houston, TX Full-Time Not listed

Mechanical Project Engineer - Data Center (Remote)

Lensa

Austin, TX Full-Time Not listed

Portable Life Support System (PLSS) Project Engineer

Oceaneering H1B

Clear Lake, TX Full-Time Not listed

Technical Project Manager

Axium Power Services

Houston, TX Full-Time $140,000 - $185,000

Project Engineer

Spencer Ogden

Texas, UNITED STATES Full-Time Not listed

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