Project Manager (Oil & Gas Engineering)

Project Manager - Oil & Gas / Engineering Projects

Overview:

The Project Manager leads multiple small to mid‑size oil & gas engineering projects from initiation through final delivery. This position blends project management, client engagement, and technical oversight, making it well‑suited for someone with strong engineering depth and proven leadership capability.

Core Function:

The Project Manager is accountable for scope, schedule, and budget across several concurrent projects. They guide engineering and design teams (typically 1-5 people) and act as the primary liaison for clients, ensuring high‑quality deliverables and smooth project execution from design through field coordination and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering projects - Oversee multiple oil & gas projects simultaneously.
• Lead project planning - Drive execution across scope, schedule, and budget.
• Direct engineering/design teams - Coordinate workloads and support technical alignment.
• Engage with clients - Maintain communication, set expectations, and manage deliverables.
• Review technical work - Ensure compliance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Support field activities - Participate in site visits and field coordination (approx. 25-50% travel).
• Manage risks and changes - Maintain documentation and proactively address project challenges.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of combined engineering and project management experience.
• Direct oil & gas project execution experience (required).
• Engineering degree preferred.
• Comfortable working in both office and field/client environments.
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.

Ideal Candidate:

This role is best suited for someone who brings:

• Strong oil & gas experience with understanding of design, field execution, and client review cycles.
• A technical foundation, ideally as an engineer or former engineer, with the ability to communicate confidently with clients and internal teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and influence project outcomes.

Work Environment:

• Position based in Colorado Springs or Albuquerque.
• 25-50% travel, depending on project needs.
• Hybrid mix of office work, client meetings, and occasional field presence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albuquerque, NM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.87 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Albuquerque,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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