Industry *Technology & Automation Position Sr. Project Manager Req Code 2703 General Location Houston Primary Responsibilities
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):