Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Generous PTO

Flexible schedules

Career growth

Culture of diversity

Job summary

Search Leaders, LLC in The Woodlands, TX, United States is seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager to lead complex industrial equipment projects from contract award through engineering, fabrication, and delivery.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, oversee procurement, and serve as the primary customer contact, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of hands-on project management experience in industrial engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle (Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, design, fabrication).
• Technical background in cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, heat transfer, gas processing or similar.
• Experience managing large capital projects with budgets, schedules, procurement, fabrication, and deliverables.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex equipment installations.
• Excellent customer relationship management skills with complex projects.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with accountability for execution, cost, and delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of project execution, including engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams to meet project specs, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project financials: budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, change control, reporting.
• Oversee procurement, vendor selection, materials, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as primary customer contact, managing contracts, expectations, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and quality teams to resolve challenges.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with accountability for execution and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer specs.
• Support proposal development, contract reviews, and project planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Contract management

Customer relations

Engineering lifecycle

Safety & compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Engineering Project Manager

Search Leaders, LLC The Woodlands, Texas, United States

About this position

Our client is an established industrial equipment and engineering solutions provider specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of complex processing systems. With a strong reputation for technical innovation and engineered equipment solutions, the company supports major industrial customers across a variety of markets and continues to expand its operations and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Project Manager to lead complex industrial equipment projects from contract award through engineering, design, fabrication, and final delivery. Projects range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars, with typical timelines of one to three years. This position requires a technically strong leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, maintain financial and schedule accountability, and work closely with customers to successfully integrate advanced equipment into their operations.

• Lead all phases of project execution, including engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and project closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, change management, and performance reporting.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor selection, material requirements, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, managing contractual requirements, technical expectations, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project progress.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring accountability for execution, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Support proposal development, contract reviews, and project planning activities.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on project management experience within industrial engineering, manufacturing, or engineered equipment environments.
• Strong understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle, including Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, design, and fabrication.
• Technical background involving cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, heat transfer equipment, gas processing, or comparable engineered equipment.
• Solid understanding of engineering design and modeling, with the ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven experience managing large capital projects, including budgets, schedules, procurement, fabrication, and engineering deliverables.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, particularly with complex equipment installations or new technology integration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining execution accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Background managing large capital equipment projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience introducing new technologies or integrating specialized equipment into existing industrial operations.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and familiarity with applicable industry codes, including ASME, B31, AISC, ASTM, AWS, and OSHA.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

Our client is an established industrial equipment and engineering solutions provider specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of complex processing systems. With a strong reputation for technical innovation and engineered equipment solutions, the company supports major industrial customers across a variety of markets and continues to expand its operations and capabilities.

Position Responsibilities:

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Project Manager to lead complex industrial equipment projects from contract award through engineering, design, fabrication, and final delivery. Projects range from tens of millions to hundreds of millions of dollars, with typical timelines of one to three years. This position requires a technically strong leader who can manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, maintain financial and schedule accountability, and work closely with customers to successfully integrate advanced equipment into their operations.

• Lead all phases of project execution, including engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, and project closeout.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure technical deliverables meet project specifications, schedules, and budgets.
• Manage project financials, including budgeting, cost forecasting, scheduling, change management, and performance reporting.
• Oversee procurement activities, vendor selection, material requirements, and fabrication schedules.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, managing contractual requirements, technical expectations, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate with engineering, project controls, and quality teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain project progress.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while ensuring accountability for execution, cost, and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable engineering standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.
• Support proposal development, contract reviews, and project planning activities.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on project management experience within industrial engineering, manufacturing, or engineered equipment environments.
• Strong understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle, including Pre-FEED, FEED, detailed engineering, design, and fabrication.
• Technical background involving cryogenic systems, rotating equipment, heat transfer equipment, gas processing, or comparable engineered equipment.
• Solid understanding of engineering design and modeling, with the ability to effectively lead multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proven experience managing large capital projects, including budgets, schedules, procurement, fabrication, and engineering deliverables.
• Strong customer relationship management skills, particularly with complex equipment installations or new technology integration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining execution accountability.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with industrial equipment installation, commissioning, or startup activities.
• Background managing large capital equipment projects involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience introducing new technologies or integrating specialized equipment into existing industrial operations.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 and familiarity with applicable industry codes, including ASME, B31, AISC, ASTM, AWS, and OSHA.

Reasons to Apply:

• Competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Health coverage, retirement plans, and other company-sponsored perks.
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Flexible schedules and work life balance.
• Strong focus on employee development with on-the-job training and career growth.
• A positive company culture that values diversity and collaboration.

The pay range for this role is:
100,000 - 135,000 USD per year(Orem, UT)

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