Head of Engineering and Project Management

Zachry Engineering Corporation (ZEC) is seeking a talented Project Manager to drive challenging, high-impact design projects in Corpus Christi, Texa s. Partnering with top-tier clients in the Oil, Gas, and Chemical sectors, you will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in a culture that rewards excellence and empowers its leaders. Manage small to mid-sized capital projects ($1M–$150M TIC) across the oil & gas, chemical, power, and water treatment sectors, encompassing greenfield, brownfield, retrofit, and expansion scopes.

Demonstrate full ownership of project financials, actively managing revenue and driving gross margin performance.

Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for all project phases. Manage staff, oversee schedules and budgets, and evaluate productivity and quality to ensure successful execution.

Execute global projects utilizing overseas High Value Engineering (HVE) centers across vertical and horizontal models.

Adhere to administrative, technical, and corporate policies and procedures that optimize project operations and maximize profitability.

Build strong client relationships and serve as the primary point of coordination for all internal and external project personnel.

Organize and supervise the implementation of project management systems and corporate quality systems.

Oversee the timely and accurate processing of project invoices in accordance with contract agreements. Act as the primary liaison between the client and the accounting department to efficiently resolve any outstanding billing issues.

Champion Management of Change by identifying and documenting ECNs and processing in a timely fashion where additional work is required.

Coordinate with department managers to optimize project staffing levels, managing the onboarding, de-staffing, recruitment, and training of project personnel.

Develop, coach and track employee skill level in technical and work management areas.

Develop project proposals, proposal scopes of work, and budgets and forecasts.

Perform field walk downs and data collection. Position necessitates field activities, some climbing, and occasional travel.

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred; 10+ years of experience in the Process Plant, Petroleum Refining, and / or Petrochemical Sector. At least 8-10 years as a Project Manager or related Project Engineering role managing projects.

Experienced in managing a portfolio of projects ranging from small tomid-cap projects, as well as mid-large cap standalone projects of $100MM TIC and up.

Strong communication and inter-personal skills are required to provide effective intra and inter-discipline coordination on projects, as well as effective communication with clients and vendors.

Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments.

Adhere to all health, safety, and vaccination requirements established by the company or mandated by specific clients and industrial job sites.

Job Category Project/Field