Houston - Project Manager

Aquatech International•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aquatech is seeking a full-time Project Manager for its Houston, Texas or Canonsburg, Pennsylvania office. The role manages diverse teams throughout proposal preparation and execution of EPC water treatment projects, including process, engineering, procurement, logistics, estimating, project controls, safety, fabrication, construction management, and materials management. Projects handled should be valued at $20 million or more. The Project Manager reports to the Director of Engineered Projects and is classified as an exempt employee. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with domestic and international travel as required, which may be extensive at times. The position involves proposal development and budgeting, schedule preparation, contract review, change management, estimating, risk mitigation, and coordination of proposal documents. It also includes reviewing engineering documents, drawings, equipment selections, sourcing plans, and vendor and subcontractor quotations; communicating with customers and internal departments; attending customer meetings; and supporting customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is organized, manages time and multiple tasks well, communicates effectively, solves problems, works well on a team, provides strong customer service, and can delegate and work autonomously. Aquatech provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Benefits are subject to eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
At least eight years of project management experience handling projects valued at $20 million or more.
Experience in a project-related industry involving technical buying or selling and/or project execution.
Ability to write engineering specifications.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or proposals.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form using common sense.
High proficiency with a personal computer, MS Office products, and the internet.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to delegate.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a project site as a Construction Manager.

Responsibilities

Manage diverse project teams during proposal preparation and execution of EPC water treatment projects across process, engineering, procurement, logistics, estimating, project controls, safety, fabrication, construction management, and materials management.
Maintain proposal budgets and generate proposal schedules.
Manage changes with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
Read, check, and review contracts and prepare consolidated lists of exceptions and clarifications.
Check and comment on P&IDs and general arrangements.
Review equipment selections and data sheets.
Prepare budgetary and firm-price estimates and review risk mitigation with management during the proposal stage.
Coordinate and consolidate documents for client proposals.
Support correspondence with customers, attend customer meetings as required, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
Review global sourcing plans and requests for quotation.
Communicate with vendors and installation subcontractors to evaluate competitive quotes and negotiate.
Communicate internally with all departments, including global offices.
Review engineering documents and drawings.
Work autonomously without constant guidance.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.