Project Manager Project Management Jobs in Houston, TX

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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Project Manager-PMO is a critical leader in driving strategic investments, responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex, multimillion-dollar capital projects that enable and support core business functions. This role will manage projects using rigorous project management methodologies, including scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and reporting, while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives. The focus is on CapEx initiatives, primarily supporting melting and rolling operations in a heavy industrial steel environment.

Your Role at a Glance

Project Planning and Execution:

• Manage medium and large-sized capital investment projects (typically $1M USD or larger) from conception to completion across all plant areas.
• May oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed budgets and schedules, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-control measures to maximize return on investment.
• Ensure successful commissioning of equipment and handover to operations.
• Lead post-project evaluation, capturing lessons learned for future benchmarking.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Communication:

• Effectively communicate project information to all stakeholders, including leading meetings, providing updates, managing conflict, and driving solutions with both internal and external resources.
• Track and report project performance metrics, providing clear updates to executive leadership and international steering committees.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineering, procurement, finance, operations, and external contractors, to drive alignment and solutions.
• Supervise contracted resources while onsite for facility improvement projects.

Project and Strategic Leadership:

• Ensure capital project(s) support strategic objectives and meet deliverables to meet functional requirements and business needs.
• Develop and maintain a clear project vision, translating strategic objectives into actionable plans for execution.
• Champion best-in-class project management practices to ensure consistency, predictability, and excellence in delivery.
• Drive decision-making at critical project milestones, balancing technical, financial, and operational considerations.

Technical Expertise and Compliance:

• Apply extensive experience in heavy manufacturing – steel and rolling mill experience preferred.
• Ensure all documents and prints are consolidated for easily handover to plant personnel.
• Drive proactive adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards by anticipating risks and implementing preventative measures throughout project execution.

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field
• 5-10 years project management experience preferred
• 2-3 years Industrial related experience preferred
• Project Management certification (PMP or CAPM) a plus
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD, MS EXCEL, MS Project
• Capable of working independently in a self-directed environment
• Fluency in English required, Spanish as a second language is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 10 % of the time to visit potential suppliers, acceptance tests and benchmarking other facilities

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.