Project Manager (Midstream EPC)

NES Fircroft; Texas; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus opportunity

Medical benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Project Manager to lead EPC midstream projects in the Katy, TX area, overseeing cradle-to-grave execution from FEED to turnover, with onsite work and 1 day WFH.

The role requires engineering or construction management degree, proven EPC leadership, strong planning, and client relationship skills, with up to 20% travel across the Gulf Coast.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Proven EPC/large capital project leadership in midstream or pipelines.
• Strong planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk management skills.
• Ability to interpret contracts and lead customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead EPC project execution from FEED through turnover.
• Develop conceptual designs and execution strategies.
• Provide technical oversight to ensure design meets specs.
• Manage planning, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk.
• Coordinate disciplines, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Lead client reviews and maintain relationships; review contracts.
• Travel to project sites as required (10–20%).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager - EPC

Location: Katy, TX (Houston, TX area)

Job Type: Permanent/ Full-Time (exempt)

Work Schedule: Onsite, 1-day WFH

Travel: Up to 20%

About NES Fircroft

NES Fircroft is a leading global workforce solutions provider specializing in engineering and technical talent across the energy, infrastructure, industrial, and marine sectors. With a global network spanning more than 45 countries, we partner with organizations to deliver permanent recruitment, executive search, and workforce solutions that support critical projects and business growth.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) organization serving the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team at its headquarters in Katy, Texas. This is an opportunity to take ownership of exciting midstream, natural gas facilities and pipelines EPC projects, leading all aspects of project development and execution from conceptual design and front-end engineering through construction, commissioning, and final turnover across the Gulf Coast - TX, LA, West Texas, and throughout the US. The successful candidate will combine strong technical engineering knowledge with project leadership, commercial awareness, and customer engagement skills to drive successful project outcomes. You will drive ownership of the project from Cradle-to-Grave. The right individual adopts a mentality of curiousity that leads to outcomes, is entrepreneurial, an out-of-the box thinker, and enjoys taking ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and actively participate in all phases of EPC project execution, from conceptual development and FEED through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Develop and contribute to conceptual designs and project execution strategies for new industrial projects.
• Provide technical and engineering oversight of assigned project scopes, ensuring designs meet project requirements, specifications, and applicable industry standards.
• Manage project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and overall execution performance.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines, field construction teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure effective project delivery.
• Review process equipment, support vendor selection, and oversee subcontractor services and procurement activities.
• Coordinate and review engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, valve specifications, piping definitions, piping specifications, and equipment specifications.
• Lead customer reviews, maintain client relationships, and drive critical project decisions.
• Interpret and manage prime contract and subcontract requirements throughout project execution.
• Lead quality assurance reviews both in the office and at project locations.
• Travel to project sites as required, ranging from 10-20%.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading EPC, large capital, industrial, or infrastructure projects within Midstream, natural gas facilities, compressor stations, and/ or pipelines.
• Expertise with construction projects, going out to the field, and/ or understanding the requirements of what it takes to construct and start up a facility.
• Strong understanding of project planning, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, and customer engagement.
• Experience interpreting and managing prime contract and subcontract language.
• Ability to create, review, and interpret engineering design drawings and technical calculations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing full-scope EPC projects from FEED through mechanical completion.
• Background in EPC design, field engineering, or engineering within a plant operations or maintenance environment.
• Knowledge of applicable piping design codes, including ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, and B31.12.
• Experience reviewing, selecting, purchasing, and overseeing the installation of static and rotating equipment.
• Working knowledge of engineering material specifications.
• Direct experience delivering lump-sum, turnkey EPC projects.
• Previous field, construction site, or fabrication shop experience.

Why Work Here?

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Lead projects across the full EPC lifecycle, from initial concept development through construction and commissioning.
• Technical & Commercial Exposure: Combine engineering expertise, project execution, commercial decision-making, and direct customer engagement.
• Established Industry Reputation: Join an organization with more than four decades of experience delivering engineering and construction solutions across the natural gas and petrochemical sectors.
• Integrated Capabilities: Work alongside in-house engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction teams, providing greater control on project delivery.
• Collaborative Environment: Become part of a close-knit, technically focused team that values integrity, flexibility, and employee development.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, office-based position at the company's headquarters in Katy, TX, Monday through Friday, with option for flexible Friday to work-from-home (wfh).
• Travel to project sites may be required, approximately 20%.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a fast-growing engineering and construction company. The successful applicant will receive a competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus opportunity, medical benefits, life insurance, PTO, holidays, and more. Relocation within the US is available. No sponsorships or work permits available; candidates must have authorization to work in the US without ongoing sponsorship.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.