Senior Control Systems Project Leader

E Tech Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

E Tech Group in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large programs and may involve subcontractors, high-dollar materials, and cross-functional teams. You will guide design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning, shaping proposals, cost estimates, and client alignment to maximize profitability.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget across projects, mentor the team, and coordinate with Engineering and Operations to optimize resources and maintain schedule integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related Engineering fields.
• Minimum of five years of directly related control system Project Management experience and a deep understanding of life sciences and food, beverage, and consumer product industries.
• Experience with control system configuration/software development.
• Understanding of control systems, Instrumentation experienceand engineering project execution.
• Demonstrated ability to diplomatically negotiate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in complex situations.
• Experience in job cost analysis, budget management, time and schedule management, resource management, and scope management.
• Must be available for travel up to 30%.
• Demonstrated ability to formally Manage Scope and Changes to Projects.
• Demonstrated ability to independently write proposals and change orders and other communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-million dollar in projects annually supporting company determined strategies.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with different magnitudes of schedules, budgets, and constraints.
• Manage Client Communication – Ensure effective communication between the client, the project team, ETG Business Development, and the ETG management team at all phases of the project.
• Be effective at resolving scope, schedule, and cost issues as they arise.
• Manage and mitigate project execution risk.
• Produce project proposals and estimates and review project execution plans for project executability and risk mitigation.
• Develop project schedules and project plans: Develop the project labor resource plan and procurement plan to meet the client’s schedule objective and project cash flow requirements.
• Drive Scope – Maintain firm control of scope of compliance, change management, and contract requirements.
• Maintain Cost – Develop and maintain project cost budgets and reports; manage estimated cost at completion, earned value, and contingency.
• Forecast monthly project costs avoiding cost overruns.
• Work with the Engineering Department and Engineering Manager to plan for resources, engineer’s availability, project schedules, training, etc.
• Attend project/job walks, start-ups, commissioning, project close out meetings, etc.
• Participate in internal PMO meetings
• Lead the Project Team – In collaboration with the project Technical Lead, manage the project team in achieving the project tasks and milestones on schedule and under budget.
• Work closely with the Operations group to ensure that the right resources are assigned to the project at the optimal time. Communicate project progress to the team and to the client and be an effective advocate for the project team. Identify project risks in advance and mobilize the necessary resources to mitigate risks.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder negotiation

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

PMP Certification

Job description

E Tech Group in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large programs and may involve subcontractors, high-dollar materials, and cross-functional teams. You will guide design, procurement, implementation, and commissioning, shaping proposals, cost estimates, and client alignment to maximize profitability.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget across projects, mentor the team, and coordinate with Engineering and Operations to optimize resources and maintain schedule integrity.