
Project Director - Power Innovation -East
Williams, tulsa, ok, United States
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!
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
- Leads cross-functional project teams including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high-impact outcomes with precision and accountability
- Drives the development and oversight of multi-year departmental budgets ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls
- Oversees the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering standards
- Evaluates complex technical alternatives, identifies project risks, and conducts in-depth analyses to support sound decision-making and innovation
- Communicates project milestones, risks, and strategic updates to senior leadership with clarity and influence
- Implements scalable work processes, tools, and procedures that enhance project execution and team efficiency
- Fosters strong partnerships with contractors, producers, and customers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery
- Other duties as assigned
- Manages a team of Project Managers in the engineering and construction of large facility or pipeline projects.
Education/Years of Experience:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within an oil and gas industry
- Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within an oil and gas industry
Other Requirements:
- Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
- Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification
- Demonstrates proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Oracle Applications
- Applies advanced analytical skills to forecast project volumes, assess performance metrics, and support data-driven decision-making
- Possesses a strong grasp of DOT design standards and integrates industry best practices into engineering workflows
- Leads complex engineering programs and provides strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams, including project managers and technical professionals
- May be required to travel up to 25%