Project Manager

CEI; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CEI is seeking a Project Manager in The Woodlands, TX to plan, execute, and deliver large-scale initiatives that support business operations and organizational goals.

This onsite role manages scope, schedules, resources, and budgets, coordinates with leadership, and delivers status reports while mentoring junior project managers. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is required, and the contract is a 12-month W2 arrangement with potential extensions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects from initiation through delivery.
• Strong risk management and issue resolution skills.
• Proficiency in portfolio planning and analysis.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex or large-scale projects from initiation through completion
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business objectives
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage issues through resolution
• Coordinate with stakeholders and leadership to ensure timely decisions and alignment
• Produce project reporting and status communications for stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior project managers as needed

Skills

Project delivery & execution

Risk management & issue resolution

Portfolio planning & analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Schedule/budget/resources management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Maximo

Job description

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Other The Woodlands , Texas Contract On-Site Nov 13, 2026

Project Manager

Job at a Glance

• Title: Project Manager
• Location: The Woodlands, TX (5 days onsite)
• Contract: W2 only, 12 month contract with opportunity for extensions/conversion
• Pay: $68-78/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

CEI is seeking a Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver complex, large-scale initiatives that support business operations and organizational goals. This role manages scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication to drive successful delivery from initiation through implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• - Lead complex or large-scale projects from initiation through completion
• - Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business objectives
• - Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• - Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; manage issues through resolution
• - Coordinate with stakeholders and leadership to ensure timely decisions and alignment
• - Produce project reporting and status communications for stakeholders
• - Mentor and support junior project managers as needed

Required Skills

• - Project delivery and execution for complex initiatives
• - Risk management and issue resolution
• - Portfolio planning and analysis
• - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• - Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• - Strong ability to manage schedules, budgets, and resources

Education

• - Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Preferred Skills

• - Microsoft Project
• - Program management
• - Construction management
• - Data modeling and prototyping
• - Database management and data quality analysis
• - Portfolio modeling
• - Maintenance planning / master planning
• - Enterprise asset management tools (e.g., Maximo)
• - Experience preparing statistical reports, proposals, and formal written documentation

Why Should I Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead high-impact projects with clear ownership from planning through delivery in an onsite environment with visible stakeholder engagement.

About CEI:

As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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