Project Manager EPC - Houston

Description

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com.

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Project Manager EPC to work in our Houston, TX office. The hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Project Manager EPC will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee.

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, have excellent time management skills, be a good communicator, have excellent problem-solving skills, be team-oriented, be customer service-driven, and have the ability to delegate. This candidate will also have experience handling projects of $20M or more. This candidate will be experienced in EPC - Engineering, Procurement, and Construction. 

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• Eight (8) or more years in Project management with handling water projects of $20 million and above.
• Experience with EPC - Engineering, Procurement & Construction 

Job Description:

• Manage diverse project teams in proposal preparation and subsequent project execution for EPC Water treatment projects: Process, engineering, procurement, logistics, estimating, project controls, safety, fabrication, construction management, and material management.
• Maintain proposals budget and generate proposal schedule.
• Change management with Clients as well as with vendors/sub-contractors.
• Read, check, and review contracts, and create a consolidated list of exceptions and clarifications.
• Check and comment on P&IDs and General Arrangements.
• Review equipment selection and data sheets.
• Prepare budgetary and firm price estimates and review risk mitigation with management during the proposal stage.
• Coordinate & consolidate document preparation: client proposals.
• Support correspondence with customers.
• Attend customer meetings as required. 
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Review global sourcing plans and RFQs.
• Communications w/vendorswith  and installation subcontractors to evaluate competitive quotes & negotiations.
• Internal communication with all departments, including global offices.
• Review engineering documents and drawings.
• Work autonomously without constant guidance.
• International as well as domestic travel as required (could be extensive at times).

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• Eight (8) or more years in Project management, handling projects of $20 million and above.

Skill Requirements:  

• Ability to write engineering specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and maintain a positive attitude and good organizational skills.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks or proposals.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to use personal computer (MS Office Products) and internet at a high level of proficiency.
• Writing engineering specifications and paying attention to detail.
• Experience at the site as a Construction Manager is an added advantage.
• Experience in project-related industry with technical buying/selling and/or execution of projects.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time and limited walking and standing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related)
• Eight (8) or more years in Project management with handling water projects of $20 million and above.
• Experience with EPC - Engineering, Procurement & Construction