Project Manager

Blackstone is an innovative service company supporting both reciprocating and centrifugal equipment throughout its lifecycle. Blackstone supplies field services, parts, and repair for a wide range of industrial rotating and static equipment. Blackstone specializes in repair, maintenance, commissioning, turnaround, overhaul, installation, and engineering services for critical rotating equipment and pipeline maintenance.

Founded on the principles of professionalism, experience, and superior customer service, Blackstone provides a service offering that is done right the first time to minimize downtime and that is completed by a team that demonstrates zero-incident safety practices. Our commitment to servicing our clients is the foundation of long-term and respectful working relationships. Our clients choose us for our highly qualified staff, with their deep body of knowledge and value-added work ethic. Our people are the backbone of our success, providing consistent quality and a transparent approach.

For further information about our company, please visit our website: blackstoneindustrial.com.

The Project Manager oversees and coordinates the planning, execution, and completion of field service projects and reports to Director of Operations. This role involves managing resources, schedules, budgets, and customer relationships to ensure successful project delivery. The Project Manager ensures that all work complies with safety standards, contractual obligations, and company goals while maintaining profitability and customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact to lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of shop, Parts Liberty, and field service projects.
• Collaborate with clients both internal and external to define project scopes, deliverables, and objectives, ensuring alignment with customer expectations.
• Partnering with contractors and overseeing third party contractor performance.
• Supervise on-site teams, including millwrights and other field personnel, to ensure efficient resource allocation and productivity.
• Manage project budgets, monitor costs, and control expenses to meet financial targets.
• Develop and manage project documentation, including schedules, progress reports, change orders, and final deliverables.
• Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement and identify and mitigate risks
• Development and maintenance of a customer-focused culture within the organization.
• Communicate regularly with clients and key stakeholders to provide updates and manage expectations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance in new growth regions such as Mexico and other countries as the company grows and expands.
• As inspired and required by Senior Leadership

Requirements

• Must have passport and be able to travel outside USA, including Central & South America and to Europe.
• Open to travelling for fixed periods of time.
• Effectively interacts with Operations, finance, and IT.
• Able to achieve consensus with multiple businesses entities or functional leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of rotating equipment, field service operations, and oil & gas industry practices.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on customer relationships.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar role.
• Bachelor's Degree in related field such as science, engineering, or business.
• Advanced level computer skills.
• Skilled in office applications - Windows Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to navigate Spectrum, Salesforce, and P6 software.
• Understanding of ERP software and applications.
• PMP certification would be an asset.
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability & initiative to work independently.