Engineering Project Manager

ProFound Staffing is partnering with a growing, environmentally conscious manufacturing company in Houston, Texas to place a Project Manager with hands-on experience in military aircraft hangar renovations, new build designs for NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command) or USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers), or commercial hangar and aviation infrastructure projects.

This company doesn't need a Project Manager who simply keeps projects on track — they need one who drives them forward. On these projects, a missed milestone doesn't just shift a schedule; it threatens aircraft readiness and erodes client trust. The right Project Manager serves as the critical link between engineering, production, installation teams, and the client — catching misalignment early and escalating issues before they impact cash flow.

When a subcontractor goes silent or an installation snag threatens the timeline, this Project Manager acts without being prompted. They communicate early, document clearly, and get the team back on pace — no excuses, no drama. They turn field lessons into smarter design reviews, tighter build schedules, and cleaner installations on every future project.

This role demands someone who thrives in evolving environments, not just polished ones. The company's processes are strong but still maturing — and this Project Manager is expected to sharpen them. Success here isn't measured by how few mistakes occur, but by how quickly they get caught and how effectively they get eliminated.

If this opportunity excites you — even if it also challenges you — you may be exactly the humble, driven Project Manager this team is looking for.

Work Schedule:

This is an onsite position in Houston, Texas.

Travel:

Flexibility to be prepared to travel at least 2-4 times per month. Most trips will be day and night for site visits and client meetings. In the first months, travel will be more intense to build relationships and travel to client projects for educational purposes.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, fire projection, electrical or civil engineering

Requirements:

• Brings a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in renovations and new build designs of military aircraft hangars for NAVFAC, USACE, or comparable commercial hangar and aviation infrastructure projects.
• Walks construction sites with confidence, commands a room when needed, and takes decisive control of situations without hesitation — field presence matters here.
• Actively adopts new technologies and puts AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and similar platforms to work on the job.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and clients have a great experience working with the company.
• Be the cornerstone of each project by communicating with the client, internal engineering, production and installation departments to move the project along its schedule.
• Ensure lessons learned in the field are translated in the design, manufacturing and installation processes for future projects.
• Built strong relationships with subcontractors.
• Ensure milestone billing is performed on time and in case there are delays they are communicated internally asap to ensure cashflow issues can be anticipated.

Soft Skills:

• Communicates clearly and confidently in both written and verbal form, keeping teams aligned and clients informed at every stage.
• Performs consistently under pressure and delivers results, even when the stakes are high and the timeline is tight.
• Juggles multiple priorities with ease, managing time effectively so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Learns fast, adapts faster, and stays steady when circumstances shift or plans change.
• Shows up with the right aptitude, attitude, and work ethic — day in, day out, regardless of the challenge.
• Pivots direction quickly and decisively when the project demands it, without losing momentum.

Culture and Benefits:

This company has about 80-85 team members and growing. Their most successful team members connect to their mission, thrive in a fast-paced environment, deliver individual high-quality results as part of a team, and want to do better every day.

This company is a meritocracy. The more value you create, the more benefits in terms of the responsibility you will receive. Successful people at this company see themselves as owners of the company and treat it as such.

• Four weeks of paid vacation. Five weeks after two years of employment and six weeks after four years of employment.
• Health insurance – including company paid premium
• Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options.
• Free CrossFit and Barbell membership
• Stock options package (earned, not given).

Resume Submittal:

Please send your resume and salary requirements to resumes@profoundjobs.com

About ProFound Staffing:

ProFound Staffing places senior professionals directly into permanent roles across every business function — technology, engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing, and leadership. We partner with emerging startups and mid-size companies to build the strategic talent foundation they need to grow and thrive. We don't just fill positions — we build the teams that drive long-term success.