Project Manager/Director

Job Overview:

The Cavern Drilling Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing drilling and construction activities related to cavern development projects. This role oversees all phases of cavern drilling operations, from design and permitting through execution, and completion. The Project Manager ensures work is performed safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and execution of cavern drilling projects (salt dome, storage caverns, or solution mining).
• Develop drilling programs, workover plans, and cavern leaching strategies in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Manage contractors, drilling crews, and service providers to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
• Monitor drilling and cavern development performance, making adjustments to optimize outcomes.
• Prepare and manage budgets, cost forecasts, and project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to reduce technical and operational risks.
• Provide leadership in incident prevention and response during drilling and cavern operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, regulators, landowners, and internal management.
• Generate technical reports, project updates, and post-project evaluations.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, or related discipline (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of drilling project management experience, with at least 3 years specific to cavern, salt dome, or solution mining projects.
• Strong knowledge of drilling engineering, cavern development, and underground storage operations.
• Proven track record in managing complex drilling projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with drilling and completion fluids, leaching processes, and cavern integrity monitoring.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and drilling reporting systems.
• Strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work in remote locations and adapt to changing field conditions.

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $180K to $235K per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

Aptim Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
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