Project Manager Development

Job description

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.


Do something that means something at Williams.

This isn’t just a job - it’s an opportunity to explore and discover your passion with coworkers who become friends and mentors who push you to be your best self in and out of the office.

At Williams, we make clean energy happen.

And you can too, so bring your energy to ours!


As Project Manager/Developer Sr., you lead project teams through the early stages of oil and gas facility development—from concept to sanction.

You work closely with operations, stakeholders, and vendors to develop and execute project strategies.

You also guide projects through the full lifecycle, from initiation to transition into execution.


Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
+ Leads development and preparation of projects through project life cycle from initiation to sanctioning and transition to execution
+ Collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop facility scopes, estimates, rates, and schedules to meet customer requirements
+ Develops project charters including cost estimates, contracting strategies, and engineeing designs
+ Analyzes project-specific flow studies and assumptions
+ Demonstrates entrepreneurial thinking that drives business value and customer satisfaction
+ Presents recommendations that support reliability and reduce risk
+ Understands economic drivers and customer needs and incorporates them into pipeline/facility options
+ Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, evaluations, and contractor selectionCoordinates key functions with technical resources under the guidance of Project Life Cycle
+ Develops and maintains project reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts
+ Leads project teams and contractors; accountable for results and meeting deadlines
+ Handles moderate to large-scale projects with high quality and stakeholder focus
+ Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:
+ Required: Bachelor's Degree; a minimum 10 years’ experience in oil and gas engineering/project management
+ Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; Project Management Certification (PMP), Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
+ Must be willing to travel up to 20%

Other Requirements:
+ Demonstrates strong organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
+ Preferred: Hydraulic modeling experience
+ Preferred: Knowledge of economic models
+ Preferred: Experience in pipeline and facility design engineering and construction
+ Preferred: Familiarity with industry regulatory practices and permitting requirements





About Houston (Williams Tower Location):

Our Houston office is located in the Williams Tower, just steps from the Houston Galleria on Post Oak Boulevard, an area with more than 700 retailers, fine dining and hotels within two square miles.

We offer free onsite-parking!
Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation and greater Houston is the most ethnically diverse metropolitan area in the United States.

Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city!
If you love being outside, Houston rates first in total park acreage among U.S. cities with more than one million residents and offers a 300-mile interconnected bikeway network spread over 500 square miles.

Check out visithoustontexas (https://www.visithoustontexas.com/) to learn more!


Why Choose Williams?

We are committed to providing our employees with competitive compensation and benefits as part of your Total Rewards package to help protect your current and future physical, emotional, and financial health.

We generally offer health benefit programs to our employees and their families that are competitive and flexible enough to meet your needs, and retirement benefits to allow you to invest now for financial security when you retire .

With rich learning and development programming and a high internal mobility rate, you are not just applying to a job with Williams; you are embarking on an exciting career!

+ Competitive compensation

+ Annual incentive program

+ Hybrid work model - one work from home day each week for most office-based roles

+ Flexible work schedule for most field-based roles

+ 401(k) with company matching contribution and a fixed annual company contribution

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

+ Generous company-paid life insurance and disability benefits

+ A consumer-driven health plan option with the potential for a generous company contribution to a Health Savings Account

+ Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid time off, including floating and company holidays

+ Wellness Program with annual rewards

+ Employee stock purchase plan

+ Robust employee learning and development

+ High internal mobility (we promote from within)

+ Parental leave (we provide up to 6 weeks for each parent)

+ Fertility coverage and adoption benefits

+ Domestic partner benefits

+ Educational reimbursement

+ Non-profit donation matching contributions and time off to volunteer

+ Employee resource groups

+ Employee assistance programs

+ Technology to make our work more productive and collaborative

+ Regular employee engagement surveys and feedback processes


Williams has a long history of making a significant difference in the communities where we live and work, and we strive to cultivate an environment of employee inclusion, innovation and passion that values all voices and opinions.

We help each other succeed and great things happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together.

Together, we make clean energy happen.


Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time.


For more information, please visit https://www.williams.com/careers/total-rewards/ .


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Why Williams?



Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy?


As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams will be there.


We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity.


We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

+ Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits

+ Growth and development opportunities

+ An inclusive culture where you can be yourself

+ Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

+ Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including hybrid schedules


We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.

Apply now!


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