AIC - Project Manager (Pre-Contracts)
About The Position
Aquatech is seeking a full-time Project Manager (Proposal Manager / Project Manager) for its Houston, Texas location. The role manages, plans, organizes, implements, and controls project and proposal activities according to schedule, with a focus on EPC water treatment projects. The position coordinates diverse teams spanning process, engineering, procurement, logistics, estimating, project controls, safety, fabrication, construction management, and material management. It handles proposals and subsequent project execution, including projects valued at $20 million or more. The role is exempt and requires domestic and international travel as needed, which may be extensive.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related).
- At least 15 years of project management experience, including handling projects valued at $20 million or more.
- Experience in estimation, project bidding, and project execution.
- Experience in a project-related industry with successful project execution.
- Ability to write contractual requirements.
- Ability to comment on engineering specifications and interpret specifications related to engineering equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate good organizational skills.
- Ability to plan and manage multiple projects or proposals.
- Decision-making ability and leadership skills.
- Attention to detail.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to use SAP, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6.
- Ability to navigate 3D models using Navisworks.
- Experience using Aspen estimating software.
- Highly organized, with strong time-management, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, customer-service, and delegation skills.
Responsibilities
- Manage, plan, organize, implement, and control project or proposal activities according to schedule.
- Manage diverse teams during proposal preparation and subsequent EPC water treatment project execution.
- Review contracts and prepare consolidated lists of exceptions and clarifications.
- Develop risk registers and review risk mitigation with management during the proposal stage.
- Generate EPC estimates and maintain overall project budgets and schedules for proposals and projects.
- Check and comment on P&IDs and general arrangements; review engineering documents and drawings.
- Review global sourcing plans and requests for quotation (RFQs).
- Prepare budgetary and firm-price estimates.
- Coordinate and consolidate documents for client proposals.
- Review requests for bids to EPC contractors.
- Manage changes with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Correspond with customers, attend customer meetings as required, and work with customers to build mutual trust and cooperation.
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Communicate with vendors and installation subcontractors to evaluate competitive quotes and negotiate.
- Communicate internally with all departments, including global offices.
- Work autonomously without constant guidance.
- Travel domestically and internationally as required, potentially extensively.
- Lead and mentor the team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
