Senior Project Manager - Houston - CEC Energy

    CEC Energy
    CEC Energy Houston

    5 hours ago

    $100,000 - $150,000 (USD) per year
    Description

    Role Summary
    The Senior Project Manager is the commercial and execution owner for a portfolio of electrical construction projects, or for large, complex individual projects. This role is directly accountable for margin performance, forecast accuracy, cash flow, change management, and risk mitigation, and sets the standard for disciplined, repeatable project delivery across the company.
    The Senior Project Manager is accountable for outcomes.
    Core Accountability
    The Senior Project Manager is directly accountable for:

    • Project P&L performance, margin protection, and recovery
    • Forecast accuracy and cost-to-complete discipline
    • Billing execution, WIP accuracy, and cash flow timing
    • Scope defense, change management, and commercial position
    • Risk identification, mitigation, escalation, and recovery
    Execution Responsibilities
    • Lead execution of multiple concurrent projects, or large complex projects, with full ownership of margin, schedule, productivity, and cash
    • Implement and maintain disciplined project controls, including forecasting, schedules, variance analysis, and recovery planning
    • Develop and execute recovery plans when performance deviates from plan
    • Lead the estimating-to-operations handover and validate estimate assumptions during execution
    • Coordinate long-lead equipment, subcontractors, OEMs, and internal resources
    • Ensure accurate, timely reporting of job cost, productivity, and financial performance
    • Close projects cleanly, protecting final margin and contractual position
    Leadership & Standards
    • Exercise authority over staffing, execution cadence, and performance expectations
    • Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers
    • Set the standard for disciplined delivery, documentation, and accountability
    • Model STRIVE values with safety and quality as non-negotiable
    • Escalate risks early with clear facts and mitigation plans
    Experience & Qualifications
    Candidates must meet one of the following qualification paths:
    Track A - Degree Path
    • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
    • 7+ years of progressive Project Management experience with direct P&L ownership
    Track B - Experience Path
    • 10+ years of progressive project leadership experience with documented ownership of margin, cash flow, forecasting, and recovery on complex electrical construction projects
    Required Experience & Qualifications (Regardless of Track)
    • Managing multiple concurrent projects in a self-perform electrical environment
    • Ownership of cost-to-complete forecasting and financial predictability (WIP, billing, and cash)
    • Change management and scope defense experience
    • Understanding of EPC vs BOP scopes
    • Manage subcontractors, vendors, and long-lead equipment and materials
    • Identify waste/inefficiencies and drive corrective actions tied to customer deliverables
    • Lead core project meetings and review (e.g. kick off, status/progress, cost/schedule performance reviews, closeout, and lessons learned)
    • General knowledge of general accounting principles
    • General knowledge of estimating fundamentals
    • Strong customer-facing communication; proactive, direct, and professional
    • Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams
    Professional Discipline
    • Formal project management training or certification (PMP or equivalent) preferred
    • Candidates without certification must demonstrate consistent use of disciplined project controls, forecasting, and commercial management in prior roles
    Measures of Success
    • Margin performance relative to plan
    • Forecast accuracy and financial predictability
    • Cash flow and billing execution
    • Safety and quality outcomes
    • Client satisfaction and repeat work
    • Contribution to disciplined, repeatable execution across the organization
    Working Conditions
    • Combination of office and field environments
    • Ability to work extended hours as required by project demands
    • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and work safely in active construction environments
    Employment Conditions
    • Subject to satisfactory background check, drug/alcohol screening, and MVR review
    • Must have a Valid Driver's License
    • May be required to work nights, weekends, or holidays
    • Must comply with all company safety policies and procedures
    Compensation & Benefits
    • Base Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, scope of responsibility, and demonstrated capability.
    • Performance Incentives: Eligibility for performance-based incentives tied to project outcomes, including margin performance, forecast accuracy, cash flow execution, safety, and quality.
    • Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage options available for employees and eligible dependents.
    • Retirement Benefits: Participation in the company 401(k) plan, including employer matching, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
    • Paid Time Off: Vacation, holidays, and paid time off policies consistent with role responsibilities and business needs.

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