Project Director – Energy Infrastructure
MDAEdge · Houston, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional project teams—including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists—to deliver high-impact results with precision and accountability.
- Develop and manage multi-year departmental budgets with accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls.
- Oversee the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation to ensure alignment with business objectives and engineering standards.
- Evaluate complex technical alternatives, identify risks, and conduct in-depth analyses to support sound decision-making and innovative solutions.
- Communicate project milestones, risks, and strategies to senior leadership with clarity and influence.
- Implement scalable processes, tools, and procedures to enhance project execution and team efficiency.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with contractors, producers, and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
Education & Experience
- Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations, and/or project management within the oil and gas industry.
- PREFERRED: Master's degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience within the oil and gas industry.
Skills & Requirements
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as a top priority.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general PC skills.
- PREFERRED: Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Demonstrated proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using Microsoft Project, Primavera, or Oracle Applications.
- Advanced analytical skills for forecasting project volumes, assessing performance metrics, and enabling data-driven decisions.
- Solid understanding of DOT design standards with ability to integrate industry best practices into engineering workflows.
- Proven ability to lead complex engineering programs and provide strategic oversight to multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.