Project Manager

Houston or La Porte, TX

Contech is seeking individuals to manage Instrument, Electrical and Automation projects in the chemical and petrochemical industries.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Project Manager performs a wide range of duties including some or all of the following:

• Assist on proposal development and define the scope of the project in collaboration with

management and technical leads.

• Determine the resources (time, budget, equipment, etc.) required to complete

projects.

• Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the

activities.

• Review the project schedule and budget with management and all other staff that will

be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule and budget as required.

• Ensure that all project personnel receive an appropriate orientation to the organization

and the project.

• Assist in contracting qualified personnel to work on projects as required.

• Execute projects according to the project plan.

• Set up files to ensure that all project information is properly documented and

secured.

• Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary, to ensure

the successful completion of the project.

• Establish communication to update stakeholders, including appropriate staff in

the organization, regarding the progress of the project.

• Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to

ensure that it meets the project and client standards.

• Write reports on the project for management.

• Monitor and approve all budgeted project expenditures.

• Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance to client and

management on a regular basis.

• Manage all project funds according to established accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.

• Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level

of quality.

• Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.

• Review and accept customer purchase orders.

• Review and approve invoices from vendors and to be sent to clients.

• Support sales efforts as needed.

• Prepare and conduct Lesson Learned on projects.

• Conduct performance evaluations to personnel related to projects.

Requirements:

The Project Manager requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• BS in Electrical Engineering required, with a PE preferable.

• PMP is preferred.

• 10+ years of Electrical or Control Systems Engineering experience.

• 5+ years of project management experience.

• Knowledge of Microsoft software products (Word, Excel, Project, etc.).

• Basic knowledge of accounting.

Working conditions are as follows:

• Position Type: Full Time.

• Standard Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am to 5:30pm.

• Overtime: Occasionally.

• Range: Permanent.

• Travel: Maximum of 25%