Project Manager EPC

PROJECT MANAGER, EPC

Department: Engineering / Industry Operations
Reports To: VP, Engineering
Location: Houston, TX/ Spring, TX/ The Woodlands, TX
Work Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt

PROJECT MANAGER, EPC

NES Fircroft is a leading global technical recruitment firm supporting the world’s most innovative energy, engineering, and infrastructure companies. We provide specialist recruitment services across engineering, construction, and project delivery disciplines, partnering with organizations executing critical energy and industrial projects.

NES Fircroft is currently partnering with a leading engineering and construction organization to identify a Project Manager, EPC for a permanent hire position to support the delivery of midstream pipeline and facility projects across the oil & gas sector, based in the Houston area.

Position Summary

The Project Manager, EPC is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of midstream pipeline and facility projects within the oil & gas sector. This role oversees projects from early-stage concept and detailed engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and close-out.
The position requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams, with full accountability for project execution, including scope, schedule, cost control, and client engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of EPC projects across pipeline and midstream facility developments
• Manage full project lifecycle including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and contract close-out
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, cost reporting, and work breakdown structures
• Ensure alignment with client specifications, timelines, and financial targets
• Coordinate engineering teams across Process, Mechanical, Piping, I&E, and Civil/Structural disciplines
• Lead project meetings, design reviews, and stakeholder communications
• Monitor performance, manage risk, and implement corrective actions to maintain delivery objectives
• Drive EHS performance across project teams and subcontractors
• Build and maintain client relationships, supporting both execution and future opportunities
• Support proposal development including scoping, estimating, and execution planning

Experience Required

• 7+ years of EPC project management experience within midstream oil & gas (pipelines and/or facilities)
• Proven experience delivering full lifecycle projects from concept through close-out
• Strong background in cost control, scheduling, risk management, procurement, and contracts
• Field experience supporting construction of pipelines, compressor stations, pump stations, meter stations, and related infrastructure
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and project resources

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required)
• PMP Certification (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in dynamic project environments
• Effective time management with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Leadership experience with a track record of developing project teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Professional presence with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Why Work Here

• Newly created position driven by continued project awards and business growth
• Strong, visible pipeline of midstream EPC projects across Texas and broader U.S. markets
• Opportunity to take ownership of high-impact projects with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Collaborative, execution-focused culture with a strong emphasis on safety and delivery
• Long-term career progression within a growing engineering and construction platform

Additional Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence
• Ability to collaborate effectively to drive team and project performance

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.