Sr. Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2703

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager

Date Opened: 7/29/2025

Location: Houston TX

Industry: Technology and Automation

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: FT-Regular

Part-Time Available: No

Eligible for US Work Authorization Sponsorship: No

FLSA Exemption: Exempt (Eligible for Straight-Time Overtime)

Job Summary:

Provide overall management of assigned projects in the Technology and Automation business line, providing expertise as a hands-on project manager and/or project engineer to ensure proper delivery of complex projects that meet or exceed client requirements.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

- Lead multi-discipline teams as required to deliver supporting engineering and design services associated with technology and automation projects;

- Work with other managers or disciplines as applicable to develop schedules and plans for various elements of the project;

- Develop project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and project related financial reports;

- Responsible for client satisfaction and safe delivery of work in accordance with budgets, schedules, and quality requirements;

- Visible leader with relentless focus on safety and culture to motivate team performance;

- Ensure that proper documentation is maintained throughout the project lifecycle;

- Track, report, and communicate project status effectively to the client and EDG stakeholders;

- Support business development initiatives and proposal efforts;

- Visibly champion EDG's 'Character by Design' and 'Unifying Principals'.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or similar discipline required;

- Ten (10) or more years of relevant technical experience required;

- Ten (10) or more years of project engineering and project management experience in the relevant industry required;

- Strong understanding of the PMBOK guides and standards - PMP certification a plus;

- Demonstrated ability to perform as a seller and a doer of services;

- Ability to build trust and consensus within a client organization to drive client satisfaction and repeat business;

- Knowledge and relationships with key technology suppliers in the automation, digital twin, and asset performance management markets;

- Experience managing mid to large-scale main automation contractor projects;

- Strong knowledge of applicable industry standards;

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills;

- Ability to interact and collaborate with peers across the organization;

- Requires the ability and availability to travel offsite as required.

Working Conditions:

- Work is primarily conducted in an office environment (Private or Semi-Private office) but may require occasional travel to off-site work locations;

- Field duties may require outdoor work in a plant or offshore platform atmosphere;

- Interaction with other team members, as well as supervisors and client personnel;

- Working offshore or in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels;

- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection;

- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes;

- May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.

Physical Requirements (With or without Reasonable Accommodation):

- Must be able to lift and carry five (5) pounds;

- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities which permits employee to communicate effectively;

- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time;

- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation which permits employee to conduct analysis and investigations;

- Sufficient manual dexterity which permit the employee to perform routine office duties;

- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

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