Project Engineer

Project Engineer

JOB-10046953

Anticipated Start Date

July 6, 2026

Location

Sugar Land, TX

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is a global leader in energy technology, providing cutting-edge solutions across the oil and gas industry. Operating in over 100 countries, they focus on digital innovation and sustainable practices to drive the future of energy and support the transition to lower-carbon operations.

Job Summary

W e are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver capital projects and programs within a manufacturing, specialty chemicals, petrochemical, refining, or industrial operations environment. This role is responsible for managing projects from initial study and front-end development through detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.

Job Description

• Lead integrated project teams on high-complexity capital projects with budgets up to $5 million.
• Manage a portfolio of 8–10 medium- to high-complexity projects with a combined value of up to $10 million.
• Manage multi-year programs exceeding three years in duration with total installed costs (TIC) up to $5 million.
• Oversee phased projects executed across multiple years with values up to $10 million.
• Develop and maintain project execution strategies, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with project governance, stage-gate processes, and execution standards.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and operations teams throughout all project phases.
• Manage relationships with external engineering firms, contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Oversee front-end engineering, detailed design, procurement activities, construction planning, and project execution.
• Ensure quality assurance, construction safety, and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Evaluate constructability and implement best practices for efficient project delivery.
• Identify project risks and develop effective mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead stakeholder engagement efforts and maintain alignment among project sponsors, operations teams, contractors, and business leaders.
• Facilitate decision-making and resolve issues impacting project scope, schedule, budget, or quality.
• Identify integration points across multiple disciplines and ensure coordinated project execution.
• Develop project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasting models.
• Partner with procurement and legal teams to establish labor, equipment, and service contracts.
• Monitor project expenditures and maintain cost control throughout project execution.
• Ensure financial reporting and project performance metrics are accurate and timely.
• Shift: 8am - 5pm M-F

S kills Required

• Minimum of seven (7) years of project management experience managing capital projects valued up to $5 million.
• Experience within specialty chemicals, petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, or related industrial industries.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects through all phases of development and execution.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
• Experience developing project schedules, cost estimates, and detailed execution plans.
• Strong understanding of construction safety practices, risk management, and quality assurance principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and team leadership skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural, and matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Degree

• Experience managing automation and digital projects, including DCS (Distributed Control Systems) and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) implementations.
• Program management experience involving multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience supporting production, operations, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with SAP.
• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

Key competencies

• Capital Project Management
• Program Management
• Engineering & Construction Coordination
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Contract Administration
• Stakeholder Management
• Schedule Development & Management
• Leadership & Team Building
• Quality & Safety Management
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Pay Rate

• $40 - $45 pe r hour (Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors)

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.