Project Manager - Houston, Texas

Magna IV Engineering, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A power & automation solutions provider in Houston, Texas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the management and execution of technical projects, focusing on scope, cost, schedule, and quality. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in electrical field services, strong leadership abilities, and excellent client communication skills. This is a full-time role with a dynamic work environment that requires flexibility and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as an Electrical Field Technician/Electrical Engineer.
• Proven experience leading engaged and productive project teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scopes, costs, schedules, and quality assurance.
• Effectively manage teams of electricians and engineers.
• Provide updates and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical Field Technician

Project Management

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

OSHA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Field Services, Electrical Engineering

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager in the Houston, Texas region.

The role is focused on the successful management and execution of projects in the Texas region; focusing on Scope, Cost, Schedule – as well as Safety and Quality of execution of Technical Field Service and Engineering projects. Projects typically cover Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Design and Electrical Upgrades of generation and electrical infrastructure / equipment.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will be accountable to work independently - coordinating and leading project teams; ultimately creating a superior client experience. This role is full time (salaried - 40 hours per week).

Accountabilities

1. Service Scope

• Managing Scope, Cost and Schedule of preventative maintenance projects and programs for public and private facilities
• Engineering Projects for System Design and/or Upgrade projects
• Participating in final bid reviews and project execution schedules/methodologies.
• Scheduling and preparing work orders

2. Client Development

• Foster the Client relationships through daily interaction and scope development
• Identify additional opportunities for the Client and communicate them to the Sales Team
• Assist Sales team with preparing project estimates and performing site walk throughs
• Facilitate clarifications – when required

3. Job Execution

• Continuous interaction with the Client.
• Effectively manage team(s) of electricians, technicians and/or engineers designated to the respective project(s).
• Coordinate work orders with Client Operations and Maintenance crews
• Coordinate work for larger crews during maintenance turnarounds.
• Participate on site and lead execution crews
• Work with the Client’s planners to optimize and improve work orders where possible.
• Provide project status updates to Management and Sales
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding milestone achievements (or deviations) pertaining to, scope, cost, schedule, opportunities, safety and quality etc.
• Escalate awareness of issues and concerns on projects within a timely manner to the Regional and Sales Manager(s)
• Develop project / site strategy and execution schedule
• Ensure leadership in safety excellence is demonstrated onsite
• Responsible for site quality documentation and document reviews
• Responsible for the safety of yourself and crew members working under your supervision.
• Ensure scheduled work is completed in accordance with the agreed Scope, Cost and Schedule per Client work orders.
• Ensure documentation is completed, compiled and filed in accordance with client procedures’ - including management reports and daily/weekly/monthly reports as per client requirements.
• Maintain, mitigate and manage project risks and associated documentation

4. Reporting

• Ensure completion and submission of all documents
• Ensure Client drawings are accurate and up to date for applicable scopes
• Complete technical reviews
• Manage Change Log, Change Orders, RFI’s and project reporting
• Support invoicing by ensuring Labor, Equipment and Material usage is tracked and approved

5. Job Follow-up

• Ensure work orders are completed as required. Where this is not possible, communication with the Client and prepare associated Change Orders
• Provide feedback to the Regional Manager on project execution and employee performance onsite
• Integrate junior employees into projects in a safe manner
• Lead, mentor and develop employees

7. Safety

• Ensure all safety policies are adhered to at all times
• Participate in safety meetings and present 1-2 monthly topics
• Be known as a Magna safety leader at all facilities.
• Manage HSEQ reporting in accordance with company and client policies (Near Miss, Incident reports, for example)

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as an Electrical Field Technician / Electrical Engineer
• Neta III / IV or Professional Engineer (TX/LA) preferred (Electrical Engineering degree is an asset)
• Hands‑on field experience commissioning, testing or maintaining power delivery equipment, including generators, breakers, switchgear, relays, transformers.
• Broad knowledge of institutional, industrial & commercial environments
• OSHA Certification (or completion of OSHA 20 within first 2 weeks of appointment to the role)
• Proven experience leading engaged and productive project teams
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Second language skills (specifically Spanish) would be an asset
• Ability to self-manage with proven initiative and Client focus
• Proficient computer experience in Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong problem solving skills, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent time management skills with an attention to detail
• MUST have the ability to work flexible shifts, which include weekends, evenings and statutory holidays
• Ability to travel regularly throughout the delivery region
• Ability to travel outside the delivery region
• Team player with excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• We thank all interested applicants however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

About us

Magna IV Engineering is a power & automation solutions provider, founded in 1982. We are specialists in Electrical Engineering, Automation Solutions, and Technical Field Services.

Our focus and robust team composition enables us to deliver superior client experiences across a host of industry segments. Some of our clients have been seeking our expertise since our inception.