Energy Project Manager II - Production & Ops Leader

Aquent (United States); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading energy sector organization to drive strategic projects and operational excellence. This role coordinates complex initiatives, aligns cross-functional teams, and ensures timely execution in a challenging environment.

You will present findings to stakeholders, mentor staff, and optimize manufacturing and distribution processes while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and cost management. This position offers growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years of progressive project management experience in non-IT domains.
• Excellent communication, detail-oriented and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and foster team development.
• Understanding of production processes, quality control, cost management, and manufacturing/distribution optimization.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Project and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to stakeholders.
• Recruit team members, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production, and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Direct, review, and approve product designs and changes.
• Consult or negotiate with stakeholders to prepare project specifications.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Leadership and mentoring

Autonomous multitasking and time mgmt

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning and resource mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading energy sector organization to drive strategic projects and operational excellence. This role coordinates complex initiatives, aligns cross-functional teams, and ensures timely execution in a challenging environment.

You will present findings to stakeholders, mentor staff, and optimize manufacturing and distribution processes while maintaining a sharp focus on quality and cost management. This position offers growth in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.