Project Manager

Bray International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Insurance benefits

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Career growth

Company culture

Job summary

Bray International, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager who will build strong customer and stakeholder relationships and drive mid‑scope programs with autonomy while aligning with governance. This role bridges the Project Coordinator and Senior Project Manager levels.

You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage plans, budgets, and schedules, and deliver on time with quality. The position emphasizes collaboration, structured processes, and strong customer communications in a manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (preferred) or a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Experience applying standard project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience in the valve, actuator, and controls manufacturing industry is a strong asset.
• 5+ years of experience working directly with paying customers in a project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for on-time delivery of projects and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Lead project team activities, ensuring deliverables meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate cross-functional contributions and ensure accountability across teams.
• Build commitment through collaboration, engaging stakeholders early and fostering shared ownership of deliverables.
• Navigate ambiguity, aligning diverse perspectives toward common outcomes.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; create mitigation plans.
• Manage scope changes through change order processes.
• Provide day-to-day leadership for internal teams and external contributors.
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, governance, and organizational methodologies.
• Conduct quality reviews of deliverables, documentation, and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and predictability.
• Lead resolution of product or manufacturing issues by leveraging technical understanding.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

The Project Manager develops strong customer and stakeholder relationships, earning trust through collaboration and consistent delivery. They are recognized as a valuable contributor and leader who brings clarity and alignment to cross‑functional work.

This role delivers projects of moderate scope, complexity, and financial magnitude, exercising appropriate autonomy while ensuring decisions and actions remain aligned with project governance and organizational expectations. It represents the progression step between the Project Coordinator and Senior Project Manager roles.

Responsibilities Include

• Responsible for the on‑time delivery of projects and maximizing customer satisfaction.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and budgets.
• Lead project team activities, ensuring deliverables meet quality, scope, and timeline expectations.
• Monitor progress, track milestones, and adjust plans as needed.
• Coordinate cross‑functional contributions and ensure accountability across teams.
• Build commitment through collaboration, engaging stakeholders early and fostering shared ownership of deliverables.
• Navigate moderate levels of ambiguity, aligning diverse perspectives toward common outcomes.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and issues; create mitigation plans and lift when necessary.
• Evaluate and manage scope changes through the change order processes.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages open communication and problem‑ Provide day‑to‑day leadership for internal team members and external contributors.
• Ensure adherence to Project Management Office standards, project governance requirements, and organizational methodologies.
• Conduct quality reviews of deliverables, documentation, and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve project workflows, efficiency, and predictability.
• Lead resolution of product or manufacturing issues by leveraging technical understanding, coordinating cross‑functional teams, and developing creative solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Develop strong, trust‑based relationships with customers by maintaining open communication, understanding their needs, and delivering on commitments.
• Provide clear, timely updates to customers and internal stakeholders, supporting alignment and informed decision‑making.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business (preferred) or a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience in a technical or manufacturing environment. A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Project management experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to apply standard project management processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience in the valve, actuator, and controls manufacturing industry is considered a strong asset.
• Understanding of the EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) market, including customer expectations, commercial considerations, and project execution models.
• 5+ years of experience working directly with paying customers in a project‑based environment, demonstrating strong customer service orientation and relationship‑building skills.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred, particularly in roles involving procurement, engineering, operations, or customer service.

Functional/Technical Skills -

Applies solid technical and industry knowledge to make informed decisions, interpret engineering or manufacturing information, and guide teams toward feasible solutions. Understands components, processes, and constraints relevant to valves, actuators, controls, and EPC project environments.

Customer Focus –

Builds strong, trust‑based relationships with customers by understanding their needs, managing expectations, and delivering on commitments. Anticipates customer concerns and responds with professionalism and urgency to maintain satisfaction and long‑term partnerships.

Planning/Priority Setting –

Effectively scopes work, creates detailed schedules, allocates resources, and sequences tasks to drive predictable outcomes. Anticipates obstacles in advance and plans accordingly to keep projects on track.

Integrity and Trust -

Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual, can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; doesn't blame others for his/her own mistakes or misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.

Leadership -

Builds commitment and drives results without direct authority by establishing credibility, aligning stakeholders, and using collaboration, logic, and relationship skills to gain buy‑in and move work forward.

Why Work for Us?

At Bray International, we are the leading provider of industrial valves, actuators, and related control products, renowned for our innovative flow control solutions worldwide. Joining our team means becoming part of a company that values excellence, integrity, and collaboration.

What We Offer

Healthy Work Environment:

We provide a smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere for all employees.

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy industry‑leading benefits effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering numerous opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• An Exceptional Company Culture: Bray is a Family-owned and operated business with over 30 Years of Engineered Excellence
• As a federal subcontractor, Bray International Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries comply with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act and applicable federal law. Employment is contingent upon a successful background screening and compliance with federal requirements, including drug testing for controlled substances under the federal Controlled Substances Act, which includes marijuana. This requirement applies regardless of state or local marijuana/cannabis laws.