Execution Project Manager

X-Energy • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Execution Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of assigned equipment packages, ensuring delivery in alignment with project schedule, budget, technical requirements, and applicable Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality, and Security (SHEQS) standards. The role leads packages from design through final delivery and coordinates with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and other teams to complete required design, fabrication, regulatory compliance, installation, and commissioning obligations.

The position proactively identifies execution risks, opportunities, and gaps and develops mitigation or capture plans with Engineering Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Quality Managers, and the Project Director. It provides package status, risk, cost exposure, and schedule outlook reporting to the Project Management Team and, when required, Corporate Management. The role is based in Houston, Texas, or Gaithersburg, Maryland, with four days onsite, up to 10% travel as needed, and working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related technical field.
• Typically demonstrated by 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing technical, equipment-related, or manufacturing/fabrication projects.
• Strong understanding of equipment design, fabrication, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working with Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and complex technical interfaces.
• Proficiency with project management tools, reporting systems, and documentation practices.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to provide executive-level reporting.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate stakeholders to deliver assigned equipment packages on schedule and within budget while meeting quality, regulatory, code, commercial, and execution requirements.
• Manage package complexity, criticality, and value, adjusting execution strategies as project conditions evolve.
• Apply Configuration Management requirements and ensure changes follow established change management processes.
• Apply design-for-manufacturing principles for First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) components.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, transportation, installation, and commissioning teams to establish end-user requirements before award.
• Ensure quality requirements are documented and executed at each project stage through handover.
• Track bid-basis cost and schedule performance, identify deviations, and implement mitigation plans.
• Provide periodic status updates and forward-looking assessments to the Project Management Team and Project Director.
• Maintain records of package costs, commitments, changes, and forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Controls to validate cost trends, schedule impacts, and forecast accuracy.
• Work with project schedulers to analyze required on-site dates and support installation planning.
• Identify and communicate risks and opportunities throughout package execution.
• Enforce the Management of Change process, including administration of Project Change Notices and contractual variations.
• Maintain contingency plans and contribute to project lessons learned.
• Interface with suppliers and internal and external stakeholders, including Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, QHSES, Construction, Installation, Commissioning, EPC Contractors, and client representatives.
• Lead and participate in project meetings, including kickoff sessions, progress reviews, and pre-inspection meetings.
• Arrange and participate in supplier and client status meetings and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Manage formal correspondence with suppliers, clients, and other parties.
• Review and validate vendor contracts, technical and commercial bid evaluations, purchase orders, and supplier documentation.
• Oversee documentation flow and prioritize deliverables to support schedule and cost objectives.
• Work with end users to ensure expectations, technical requirements, and operational needs are met.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior