Execution Project Manager

X-energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 163,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement / Professional •

Job summary

X Energy, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Execution Project Manager to lead end-to-end equipment package execution from design through delivery, ensuring alignment with schedule, cost, and technical requirements while adhering to SHEQS standards.

The role collaborates with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to identify risks and mitigation plans, report status to leadership, and manage changes and stakeholder expectations across all project stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required (Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management or related)
• Typically demonstrated by 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience managing technical, equipment‑related, or manufacturing/fabrication projects
• Strong understanding of equipment design, fabrication, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and complex technical interfaces
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and documentation practices
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide executive‑level reporting
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all stakeholders to design, fabricate, and deliver packages on schedule and within budget
• Manage package complexity and adjust execution strategies as project conditions evolve
• Ensure configuration management and change processes are followed
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles for FOAK components
• Align with manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning teams for end-user requirements
• Ensure quality requirements are documented and executed at each project stage
• Track bid basis cost and schedule performance and mitigate deviations
• Provide status updates and forward-looking assessments to the Project Management Team

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

The Execution Project Manager is responsible for the end-to-end execution of assigned equipment packages, ensuring delivery in alignment with project schedule, budget, and technical requirements. This role applies strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities to drive a package from design through final delivery while maintaining strict adherence to Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and Security (SHEQS) standards and all project execution requirements.

The role works closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to ensure that all obligations and deliverables are completed as required across design, fabrication, regulatory compliance, installation, and commissioning. The role requires proactive identification of risks, opportunities, and execution gaps, developing mitigation and capture plans in coordination with Engineering Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Quality Managers, and the Project Director.

This position also provides reporting on package status, risks, cost exposure, and schedule outlook for the Project Management Team and, when required, Corporate Management.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

Equipment Execution & Delivery

• Coordinate all stakeholders to ensure assigned equipment packages are designed, fabricated, and delivered on schedule and within budget while meeting all quality, regulatory, code, commercial, and execution requirements.
• Manage package complexity, criticality, and value as assigned, adjusting execution strategies as project conditions evolve.
• Ensure Configuration Management requirements are applied and that all changes follow established change management processes.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) components.
• Align with manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning teams to confirm all end-user requirements are established prior to award.
• Ensure all quality requirements are documented and executed at each project stage leading up to handover.
• Track bid basis cost and schedule performance, identifying deviations and implementing mitigation plans.

Project Reporting & Controls

• Provide accurate, periodic status updates and forward-looking assessments to the Project Management Team and Project Director.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of package costs, commitments, changes, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Controls to validate cost trends, schedule impacts, and forecast accuracy.
• Work with project schedulers to analyze required on-site dates and support installation planning.

Risk, Opportunity & Change Management

• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities throughout package execution.
• Enforce the Management of Change process, including administration of Project Change Notices and contractual variations.
• Maintain contingency plans and contribute to project lessons learned.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Interface with internal and external stakeholders including Suppliers, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, QHSES, Construction, Installation, Commissioning, EPC Contractors, and Client representatives.
• Lead and participate in key project meetings such as kickoff sessions, progress reviews, and pre-inspection meetings.
• Arrange and participate in supplier and client status meetings, ensuring timely issue resolution.Manage formal correspondence with suppliers, clients, and other parties.

Technical & Commercial Governance

• Review and validate key documents including Vendor Contracts, Technical and Commercial Bid Evaluations, Purchase Orders, and supplier documentation.
• Oversee documentation flow and prioritize deliverables to support schedule and cost objectives.
• Work closely with end users to ensure expectations, technical requirements, and operational needs are met.

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related technical field
• Typically demonstrated by 10 plus yrs of relevent experience
• Experience managing technical, equipment‑related, or manufacturing/fabrication projects
• Strong understanding of equipment design, fabrication, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements
• Experience working with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and complex technical interfaces
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and documentation practices
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide executive‑level reporting
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment

Location: Houston, TX or Gaithersburg, MD

Work Site Expectations: 4 days onsite

Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm ET, Monday-Friday

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Qualifications

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

$162,500 - $185,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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