Project Manager

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage RNG projects through development, engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Maintain responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, and overall execution.
• Cookordination activities across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Provide project reporting and updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings and drive accountability for key deliverables.
• Identify project optimization opportunities, cost reductions, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Negotiate utility agreements and evaluate interconnection, pipeline, and gas quality requirements.
• Develop project execution and permitting plans; ensure compliance with permits, codes, and contracts.
• Prepare RFPs and manage the selection of contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Support the evaluation and selection of process technologies and major equipment suppliers.
• Manage equipment procurement activities and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in hazard reviews and support safe project design and execution.
• Develop and execute commissioning, startup, acceptance testing, and project closeout plans.
• Travel regularly to project sites and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Job Specific Competencies

• Leadership and Teamwork – Communicates effectively and collaborates across all levels of the organization. Builds strong working relationships and fosters a positive, results-oriented team environment.
• Techincal Skills & Professional Development – Maintains and expands technical expertise, pursues continuous learning opportunities, and shares knowledge with others.
• Contractor & Vendor Management – Selects and manages consultants, contractors and service providers effectively. Holds external partners accountable while maintaining productive working relationships.
• Business Judgment & Problem Solving – Demonstrates sound judgment, evaluates risks thoughtfully, and develops practical solutions to complex project challenges.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant project management experience. Candidates with more extensive experience are encouraged to apply; title and level may be adjusted based on qualifications.
• Proven experience delivering projects within landfill gas-to-energy, renewable natural gas (RNG), power generation, LNG, pipeline, refining, chemical processing, or related industrial sectors.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams through both engineering and construction phases of complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, contracting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive project execution.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• PMI certification (PMP) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to project sites.

Location

Location: Houston, TX (Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.)

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Hours

Work Hours: Monday – Friday; standard business hours.

Compensation

Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance incentives