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Freelance Engineering Management Consulting Jobs

Director, Value Engineering

New York, NY · On-site

$180K - $225K/yr

Proven experience in Value Engineering, management consulting, financial analysis, or a similar value-focused discipline within enterprise software/SaaS. * Financial modeling: Proven ability to build ...

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How much do freelance engineering management consulting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance engineering management consulting in the United States is $47.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Engineering Management Consulting vs Engineering Project Management?

AspectFreelance Engineering Management ConsultingEngineering Project Management
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications like PMP or PE often preferredEngineering degree, PMP certification common
Work EnvironmentIndependent, contract-based, often remote or client-siteEmployed within organizations, managing projects internally
Employer & Industry UsageConsulting firms or freelance clients across industriesCompanies across sectors managing specific engineering projects
Search & Comparison IntentYes, often compared for consulting vs management rolesYes, related to project execution and leadership

Freelance Engineering Management Consulting involves providing expert advice and strategic guidance to clients on engineering projects on a contract basis. In contrast, Engineering Project Management focuses on overseeing and executing engineering projects within a company. While both roles require engineering credentials and project management skills, freelance consultants operate independently and serve multiple clients, whereas project managers are employed by organizations to lead specific projects.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Engineering Management Consulting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Manager - Management Consulting

Hatch

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Requisition ID: 99248
Job Category: Consulting
Location: Houston, TX, United States
Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
Our Advisory team combines technical, social, environmental, and business expertise to deliver evidence-based solutions. We help clients unlock the full potential of their assets and organizations to achieve real results faster.
Join our Advisory team today!
Please note this role can be located in Houston, Chicago or Brooklyn.
What You'll Do
As a Manager, you will make an important contribution to the strategy, design, and implementation of business decisions to ensure positive impact and sustainable results. You will develop tailor-made solutions for highly complex cases, lead engagements, and act as the key point of contact for your clients, senior leaders, sponsors, and other stakeholders within Hatch. You will lead and provide mentorship to your teams, while coordinating resources, owning the outcome, and continuing to inspire and drive progress.
  • Lead end-to-end engagements, delivering quantifiable impact (cost savings, improved KPI, etc.).
  • Actively manage and lead SMEs in an engagement.
  • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects, while providing quality assurance to ensure work is delivered to the highest possible standard.
  • Supervise, coach, and participate in the value creation process across the team.
  • Structure problems and define the workstreams to deliver impact.
  • Respond to client concerns efficiently, proactively coaching clients in problem structuring and solving.
  • Anticipate barriers to successful analysis and guide the team in resolving them.
  • Develop growing client network and build effective relationships with new clients.
  • Proactively engage key client stakeholders to update/manage expectations
  • Take global best practices and customize for client context.
  • Identify opportunities and invest time to coach team members
  • Actively seek out opportunities to develop innovative solutions and services
  • Be a champion of inclusion and diversity
  • Assist with the project risk evaluations and management processes, including start up planning activities, holding workshops, assessments, and developing business philosophy and operational strategy.

What You Bring to the Role
  • 10+ years of management consulting
  • An undergraduate degree in Engineering, Business, Finance or equivalent
  • Advanced graduate degree e.g., MBA, PhD or equivalent is advantageous
  • Proven experience in mining, metals, energy or infrastructure projects.
  • Solid functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Strategy, Transaction Support, Business Transformation, Capital Productivity, Supply Chain, Asset & Maintenance Management, Organization Effectiveness, and Risk Management
  • Experience in managing and executing large-scale operational engagements
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and the ability to distill value during projects
  • Proven client relationship management and business development skills
  • Motivating and supportive leadership skills

Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer

What we offer you?
  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.
We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.