Project Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from kickoff through final delivery, ensuring on-time, on-budget results aligned with customer requirements.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Production, Accounting and external stakeholders, manage lifecycle, track schedules, costs, and documentation to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, tracking schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Review kickoff documents, customer purchase orders, scopes, schedules, and contractual requirements; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Sales and Commercial teams on project changes, costs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Drafting to establish drawing schedules and track progress.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Budget management

Vendor relationships

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

JobBOSS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from kickoff through final delivery, ensuring completion on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer requirements. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, including Sales, Engineering, Drafting, Purchasing, Production, Accounting, and external customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, tracking schedules, budgets, deliverables, and project documentation.
• Review project kickoff documents, customer purchase orders, scopes, schedules, and contractual requirements; identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with Sales and Commercial teams on project changes, additional costs, timelines, and deliverables.
• Work with Engineering and Drafting to establish drawing schedules, track progress, review completed drawings, and coordinate work instructions.
• Prepare material requisitions and production work orders, including specifications, quantities, required dates, costs, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to track purchase orders, vendor communications, material deliveries, and project cost impacts.
• Monitor shop-floor progress, coordinate production priorities, and facilitate communication between internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate final shipping arrangements, including shipping documentation, delivery details, and applicable costs.
• Partner with Accounting to prepare invoice requests, track payment schedules, support progress billing, and identify billable expenses.
• Maintain regular customer communication regarding project status, deliverables, invoices, inspections, and witness or hold points.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical project files throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideal Candidates

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or rotating equipment.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JobBOSS software.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or rotating equipment project management.
• Project planning and execution
• Cross-functional coordination
• Customer and vendor relationship management
• Budget, schedule, and documentation control
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement