Engineering Project Manager – Mission Critical

Saulsbury

. Plan, organize, review, and manage engineering work products and deliverables for EPC project directors, construction teams, and clients .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering project management, including project scope development, budgeting, and quality control. Proficient in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing design deliverables in fast-paced environments while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Engineering Project ManagementMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationDesign Deliverable ManagementClient Liaison SkillsProfessional Engineer Licensure

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DevelopmentEngineering Quality ControlChange ManagementDesign ReviewsProcurement SupportRFIs ManagementTechnical Documentation InterpretationCost ControlProject Execution PlanningCommissioning Services Management

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsClient-Facing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ProjectDocument Control ToolsCollaboration Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Licensure in Texas

Industry Keywords

EPC ProjectsConstruction-Driven EnvironmentMission Critical SystemsEngineering Design ProcessesSafety and Quality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, review, and manage engineering work products and deliverables for EPC project directors, construction teams, and clients
Facilitate all engineering and design efforts performed by the engineering project team or subcontracted third-party engineering firms
Define project objectives and oversee engineering quality control throughout the project lifecycle
Direct project scope development and engineering budgeting/cost control
Develop project execution plans, schedules, and communications documents
Facilitate flexibility in engineering and design to maintain project schedules and expedite engineering and procurement deliverables
Coordinate team members and report to clients and senior management
Make timely critical decisions to mitigate project risk
Interface between engineering and construction teams and facilitate closure of RFIs
Manage third-party equipment vendors, fabricators, subcontractors, and specialty engineering subcontractors
Negotiate procurement and subcontract deliverables to meet project schedules and budgets
Implement structured engineering design processes and performance metrics
Manage scope changes affecting cost and schedule
Apply industry best practices to accelerate design-related tasks
Identify and provide missing design data, vendor drawings, and client decisions to minimize rework
Ensure proper project documentation is distributed to relevant functional groups
Liaise with client project engineers/managers and internal purchasing, project controls, and construction groups
Request appropriate staff allocations within budget constraints
Monitor project status and pursue corrective action for schedules, budgets, priorities, staffing, and work quality
Manage or facilitate pre-commissioning and commissioning services as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, architectural, or chemical engineering
Primary base location in either Odessa, TX or Houston, TX
Minimum of 5 years of engineering project management, project engineering, or related technical leadership experience
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing design deliverables in a fast-paced, construction-driven environment
Working knowledge of mission critical systems such as electrical distribution, backup power, mechanical cooling, controls, fire protection, security, redundancy, and commissioning is preferred
Strong understanding of engineering deliverable development, design reviews, constructability, procurement support, RFIs, change management, and project controls
Strong people leadership, communication, facilitation, and client-facing skills
Ability to serve as the primary engineering liaison with clients, project leadership, construction teams, vendors, and subcontractors
Ability to travel to client offices, project job sites, vendor facilities, and construction locations as needed
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and other project management, document control, or collaboration tools
Ability to read and interpret project drawings, specifications, P&IDs where applicable, single-line diagrams, equipment data, and technical documentation
Impeccable personal and professional ethics with a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and client service
Professional Engineer licensure in Texas or the ability to obtain licensure is preferred
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to walk the property and laydown yards
Ability to carry up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment consideration regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, or veteran status