Burns & McDonnell
Project Manager - Deep Well Drilling (Multiple Locations)
Burns & McDonnell, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Project Manager – Deep Well Drilling (Multiple Locations)
Project Manager – Deep Well Drilling (Multiple Locations)
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Burns & McDonnell
Job Overview Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Deep Well Drilling to design and implement drilling plans in support of various projects, including geothermal systems, critical mineral extraction, carbon capture and utilization, and more. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, geoscientists, and other technical professionals to execute drilling operations safely and cost‑effectively.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic business plan to expand the firm’s geothermal and critical minerals practice.
Conduct studies on potential geothermal energy development projects.
Develop scopes of work for drilling services, well construction and downhole equipment installation to support preparation of request for proposals.
Evaluate drilling, well construction, and downhole equipment installation bids, perform bid conditioning, support contract negotiations, and prepare detailed drilling cost estimates.
Work closely with geoscientists and other technical professionals to understand the geologic conditions and parameters relevant to drilling operations.
Design and implement drilling plans and procedures, including borehole sampling and testing, coring, drilling fluids, proppant selection and use, cementing, directional drilling, solids control equipment, downhole tool selection and use, materials selection, remedial operations, and health and safety. Evaluate the performance of drilling operations and make necessary adjustments.
Design mud program including estimation of chemicals needed for projects.
Obtain relevant data, carry out necessary engineering analysis, recommend necessary actions and document field analyses, activities and decisions in written reports.
Monitor the daily progress of well operations to ensure drilling operations are achieving project objectives while complying with project specifications and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, formalize, and implement advanced engineering solutions and plans for the drilling team that are aligned with the strategy and planned outcomes.
Manage drilling procedures, optimize drilling workflows, performance tracking, necessary reporting, and contingency planning to enable the project team to execute with regards to safety, operational risks, and cost effectiveness.
Manage and prepare engineering studies and analysis projects, technical recommendations, contingency plans, and risk assessments.
Visit rigs regularly with direct management and oversight of field operations.
Manage specialty contractors and suppliers.
Lead and participate in the identification, mitigation, and management of project risks.
Coordinate and successfully execute permitting activities.
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related field from an accredited program. Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum 7 years of related professional experience (15 years of drilling engineering experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of drilling engineering principles and technologies.
Strong commitments to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in using drilling software for well design and analysis.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and decision‑making under challenging conditions.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and present technical information.
Knowledge of industry safety and environmental regulations.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team framework.
Self‑motivation and ability to multi‑task (write reports, analyze data, perform design tasks, etc.).
Up to 25% travel may be required.
Additional Information This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Hire Type:
Experienced
Primary Location:
Houston, TX
Other Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule:
Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, up to 25 % of the time
Req ID:
254367
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Burns & McDonnell
Job Overview Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Deep Well Drilling to design and implement drilling plans in support of various projects, including geothermal systems, critical mineral extraction, carbon capture and utilization, and more. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, geoscientists, and other technical professionals to execute drilling operations safely and cost‑effectively.
Responsibilities
Assist in the development and implementation of a strategic business plan to expand the firm’s geothermal and critical minerals practice.
Conduct studies on potential geothermal energy development projects.
Develop scopes of work for drilling services, well construction and downhole equipment installation to support preparation of request for proposals.
Evaluate drilling, well construction, and downhole equipment installation bids, perform bid conditioning, support contract negotiations, and prepare detailed drilling cost estimates.
Work closely with geoscientists and other technical professionals to understand the geologic conditions and parameters relevant to drilling operations.
Design and implement drilling plans and procedures, including borehole sampling and testing, coring, drilling fluids, proppant selection and use, cementing, directional drilling, solids control equipment, downhole tool selection and use, materials selection, remedial operations, and health and safety. Evaluate the performance of drilling operations and make necessary adjustments.
Design mud program including estimation of chemicals needed for projects.
Obtain relevant data, carry out necessary engineering analysis, recommend necessary actions and document field analyses, activities and decisions in written reports.
Monitor the daily progress of well operations to ensure drilling operations are achieving project objectives while complying with project specifications and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, formalize, and implement advanced engineering solutions and plans for the drilling team that are aligned with the strategy and planned outcomes.
Manage drilling procedures, optimize drilling workflows, performance tracking, necessary reporting, and contingency planning to enable the project team to execute with regards to safety, operational risks, and cost effectiveness.
Manage and prepare engineering studies and analysis projects, technical recommendations, contingency plans, and risk assessments.
Visit rigs regularly with direct management and oversight of field operations.
Manage specialty contractors and suppliers.
Lead and participate in the identification, mitigation, and management of project risks.
Coordinate and successfully execute permitting activities.
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related field from an accredited program. Master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum 7 years of related professional experience (15 years of drilling engineering experience preferred).
Strong knowledge of drilling engineering principles and technologies.
Strong commitments to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in using drilling software for well design and analysis.
Excellent problem‑solving skills and decision‑making under challenging conditions.
Strong communication skills to collaborate with team members and present technical information.
Knowledge of industry safety and environmental regulations.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem‑solving abilities.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team framework.
Self‑motivation and ability to multi‑task (write reports, analyze data, perform design tasks, etc.).
Up to 25% travel may be required.
Additional Information This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
Job Hire Type:
Experienced
Primary Location:
Houston, TX
Other Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT
Schedule:
Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, up to 25 % of the time
Req ID:
254367
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