EPC Project Manager

Job Overview

Optimized Process Designs (OPD), a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Project Manager to join the team. The Project Manager will coordinate, manage, and actively engage in every aspect of an engineering, procurement & construction project, from its initial development phase through commissioning and turnover. The role emphasizes conceptual design, project execution, leadership, and business development.

This role will be based in office Monday‑Friday at our headquarters in Katy, TX. It is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

At OPD, we specialize in engineering and construction within the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. We offer comprehensive services that integrate construction with engineering and procurement, enhancing efficiency and minimizing interface challenges. Since 1980, our commitment to integrity and excellence has earned us a reputation as a preferred partner with our customers. OPD’s industry experience, flexibility, and dedication to employee development has created a tight‑knit, highly productive team atmosphere that makes OPD a fulfilling place to work.

• Develop or assist with the development of conceptual designs for new projects.
• Provide technical design and engineering oversight of project scope for assigned projects through project completion.
• Review process equipment, vendor selection, and subcontractor services.
• Coordinate or develop design documents including piping and instrumentation diagrams, valve specifications/lists, piping definitions/specifications, and equipment specifications.
• Liaise and coordinate between engineering disciplines, field construction teams, and subcontractor personnel to ensure sound engineering design.
• Lead customer reviews.
• Travel up to 30% to project sites as needed.
• Lead, coordinate, and conduct quality assurance reviews in the office and on‑location.
• Drive critical decision‑making to shape the outcomes of large‑scale projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction discipline.
• Experience creating and reviewing design drawings and calculations.
• Experience reviewing static and rotating equipment.

• Experience with full‑scope project responsibilities from the FEED phase to mechanical completion.
• Experience in EPC design, field engineering, or engineering experience on a plant operations or maintenance team.
• Knowledge of pipe design codes such as ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12.
• Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and installing static and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of material specifications.
• Experience leading in teams of engineers or construction execution discussions.
• Direct experience completing full‑scope engineering, procurement, and construction projects (EPC) on a lump‑sum, turnkey basis.
• Field, job‑site, or shop construction experience.
• Leading customer‑facing interactions (meetings, design reviews, etc).

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As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, Optimized Process Designs (OPD) provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single‑point procurement for all equipment and materials, fabrication and direct‑hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in‑house capabilities and provide services with faster speed to market to help deliver increased cost savings while minimizing risk.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. We openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value, and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data; the actual amount may be higher or lower depending on a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please  for additional information.