Your missionWe are looking for a
Technical Project Manager to join our
location in Houston, Texas, as soon as possible. On site, you will plan and manage our inspection projects across North America and help build our project team in the region from the ground up.
As Technical Project Manager in Houston, you plan, coordinate, and oversee inspection projects across North America and beyond. The scope is diverse, ranging from pipeline networks to other critical infrastructure. On site, you are the main point of contact for our customers and teams. You keep our customers informed about project status, provide feedback on project progress, and answer technical questions about our CMI technology.
Your responsibilities- Project Leadership: You plan and lead CMI inspection projects across North America and internationally, from clarifying client requirements and planning resources to the final report.
- On-Site Inspections: You accompany complex inspections on site, support our inspection technicians with demanding tasks, and ensure safe, smooth execution.
- Problem Solving: You understand what is happening technically in the field and address problems directly and pragmatically with clients and crews.
- Interface: You act as the link between customers, field crews, and our engineering and project teams in Germany, keeping all stakeholders up to date.
- Project Controlling: You monitor schedules, budgets, and quality standards and take corrective action when needed.
- Deployment Preparation: You organize equipment, documentation, permits, and logistics so every deployment is well prepared.
- Documentation & Reporting: You maintain accurate project documentation and report project status internally and to customers.
- Market Development: You share feedback from the field and help shape how EMPIT grows in the North American market.
Your profile- Education: Degree or technical training in electrical engineering, mechatronics, electronics, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Technical Understanding: You understand electrical and measurement systems and know what the equipment is doing and why.
- Experience: You have at least 3-4 years of experience in industrial project management or field operations, ideally in the pipeline or energy industry.
- Customer Focus: You have experience in customer-facing roles and stakeholder management.
- Good Judgment: You stay calm under pressure and handle sensitive customer situations with care.
- Hands-on: You take ownership and are happy to get your hands dirty in the field.
- Travel: You are willing to travel frequently within North America and internationally.
- Languages: You are a native English speaker; German is a plus.
- Driver's License: You hold a valid driver's license.
- Plus: You hold an AMPP/NACE certification.
We're looking forward to receiving your application and getting to know you in person!
