Project Manager

HPF Consultants, Inc. – Houston, TX
Full Time | In Person

Position Summary

The Project Manager is fully accountable for the successful execution of assigned projects from award through final delivery. This role owns scope, schedule, budget, margin performance, and client communication while leading a multidisciplinary engineering and design team.

The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered safely, profitably, and in alignment with HPF execution standards. This position requires strong commercial awareness, disciplined scope control, and proactive risk management.

This is not a coordination role. This is a project ownership role.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution

Manage engineering consulting projects from contract award through final delivery
Establish and maintain the project baseline, including scope, schedule, and budget
Develop project execution plans including scope, schedule, and staffing
Lead and hold multidisciplinary engineering and design teams accountable for deliverables, schedule, and quality
Ensure project milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule
Step in and support the team as needed to meet project commitments

Project Budget & Schedule Management

Own project financial performance including budget, forecast, and margin
Track labor hours, costs, and budget utilization against plan
Maintain projected final cost and margin throughout the project lifecycle
Monitor project schedules and identify potential risks or delays
Coordinate with Project Controls for schedule and cost tracking
Implement corrective actions when projects deviate from plan
Protect project margin through disciplined execution and decision making

Scope & Change Management

Maintain control of project scope against the established baseline
Identify scope changes and lead development of change orders
Ensure all changes are documented, evaluated, approved, and properly billed before execution
Protect project margin through disciplined change management

Risk & Escalation

Proactively identify risks to scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Escalate material issues to leadership when projects deviate from plan
Develop and implement mitigation and recovery plans

Client Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients
Lead project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and progress reviews
Communicate project updates, risks, and scope changes clearly and professionally
Build and maintain strong client relationships while protecting HPF’s commercial interests

Team Leadership & Coordination

Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams including engineers, designers, and technical staff
Drive accountability and execution discipline across internal teams
Coordinate engineering deliverables and technical reviews
Maintain clear and consistent communication across all stakeholders

Project Closeout

Ensure final deliverables meet contract requirements and client expectations
Coordinate final billing and financial reconciliation to prevent AR delays
Document lessons learned and project outcomes

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience managing engineering, Oil & Gas, EPC, industrial, or consulting projects
Demonstrated experience owning project scope, schedule, and budgets
Proven ability to manage project financial performance and protect margin
Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in engineering consulting or EPC project environments
Familiarity with engineering design workflows and deliverable schedules
Experience managing client-facing technical projects
PMP certification or equivalent project management training

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit for extended periods
Ability to work at a computer workstation for prolonged periods
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed
Valid driver’s license

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include:

401(k)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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