Program Manager - Oil and Gas

Who We Are

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC  is a proud recipient of the following 2025  awards:

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

About the Position

As a Program Manager in the Oil & Gas group, you will be responsible for managing a large client portfolio within the industrial market. This portfolio has deep multi-discipline scopes including but not limited to substations, T&D, SCADA, I&C, field commissioning, system modeling, and complex electrical engineering. The role will support through development, engineering, and construction support. The Program Manager will oversee the planning and progress on active projects and maintain exceptional client relationships across the various engineering scopes. This role requires the ability to manage multiple on-going projects and be the liaison between NEI and the client for all the projects we are supporting. The Program Manager will work with internal stakeholders to deepen the relationship with the client and drive the operations team to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve profitability with the targeted client. The Program Manager will serve as the Seller Doer for his client and support/lead negotiations with clients and Directors for onboarding of new projects.

Salary Range: $140,000 - $175,000 / year

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates. Ideally the candidate will live near or around Midland, TX, Odessa, TX, and/or Houston, TX.

Essential Responsibilities

• Manages and serves as the single point of contact between the client and NEI Electric Power Engineering
• Works closely with Directors, Team Leads, and Project Managers to assign project execution teams across all the clients open projects
• Collaborates with client leadership and NEI leadership to negotiate schedule, scope, and contract terms
• Leads various project status update meetings with client, providing schedule updates, submitting, and answering requests for information, and reporting on engineering progress
• Manages the collection, organization, and filing of all project documentation, both internally and externally
• Collaborates with support staff such as Project Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure projects on within scope, schedule, and budget as well as monitor cash flows, ETCs, EACs, and revenue recognition for the portfolio of projects
• Develops and implements processes and procedures that will help streamline client & NEI relationship & processes
• Maintains, manages, and improves upon existing client relationships across multiple engineering disciplines
• Travels as necessary to meet with clients in a quarterly setting to ensure continued success and solicit feedback
• Assists client in the strategy, planning, and evaluation of active projects with NEI Electric Power Engineering
• Takes the lead on business development activities for the assigned client and coordinates with Client Services
• Must work with Directors and Team Leads to identify opportunities to create efficiencies and improve quality across all of the client’s projects.
• Must work with and support other PMs who have projects with the targeted client to collect data, implement efficiencies and improve client services.
• Supports the Project Operations Director with onboarding of new projects and negotiating project schedules with the client and the technical directors for the projects scope of work.
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have

• Education: Undergraduate degree in engineering, project management, construction management, or relevant field
• Experience: At least 5+ years of professional experience in a project or program management role is required
• Certification: PMP Required or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
• Extensive hands-on experience working within the O&G industry with large operators
• Understands upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
• Familiarity with electrical substations, transmission lines, SCADA, I&C, system studies, and distribution in a PM capacity
• Strong proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, CPM scheduling, and Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Superior communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, including an ability to maintain calm and effective exchanges by all parties during stressful situations
• Excellent organizational skills demonstrated by clear and effective project plans and executive level reporting that ensures timely action and decision making in time-pressured scenarios
• Ability to travel upwards of 25% to visit clients and potential job sites
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Disclaimer 

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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Atwell Benefits:  To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment 
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals 
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services