Clayton Services
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Project Development Manager
to join a thriving company in Houston, Texas. The Project Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing strategic projects through early-stage development, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market opportunities. This role oversees project development activities from concept selection through pre-FEED, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and strategic goals. The position requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and technical understanding to justify projects and prepare them for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
Identify potential customers, develop and build strong business relationships, assist in putting together a scope of work, lead in creating proposals, negotiate, and close deals.
Collaborate with internal teams (Projects Team, Contract Managers, Engineering, Cost Accounting) to maximize communication and resource usage for effective operations.
Monitor and control project execution and delivery through management of personnel and resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget parameters.
Communicate regularly with owners to resolve conflicts and negotiate changes in scope of work; serve as main contact for all status updates, additional labor requests, and material/equipment needs.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports to track project progress.
Advise senior‑level management of potential project problems and assist in resolution.
Manage the financial aspect of contracts, including fee payments, invoices, and verification of incurred expenses.
Drive project evaluation, concept selection, and alignment with company strategy.
Develop early project roadmaps, including RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Build organization plans, governance deliverables, and stage‑gate documentation.
Establish preliminary long‑lead equipment lists and maintain early vendor lists for procurement visibility.
Lead preparation of Project Charters, Business Cases, and Project Objectives & Strategy (POS).
Define contracting strategies for future FEED and execution phases.
Set up scope tracking, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
Support stage‑gate readiness and provide clear decision frameworks.
Lead cross‑functional teams across technical, commercial, and operational functions.
Develop early cost estimates (Class 4/5) and Level 1 schedules to guide project progression.
Interface with senior leadership and marketing to identify and prioritize opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Project Development Manager Skills and Abilities
Strong project leadership and self‑management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive‑level reporting.
Proactive risk identification and disciplined project control.
Systems thinking and structured project development skills.
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
Tenacity and resilience in driving projects through ambiguity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of financial modeling preferred.
Education & Experience
8+ years of experience in capital project development (energy, chemicals, industrial gas, or related).
Experience with project justification, business case development, and governance processes.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), Business, Project Management, or related field.
Proven knowledge of FEL methodologies, early‑phase estimating, and scheduling.
Experience in syngas, hydrogen, or carbon capture projects.
Familiarity with stage‑gate processes and investment approval frameworks is preferred.
Background in contracting strategy, subcontractor management, and risk planning is preferred.
Exposure to cost modeling, scenario analysis, and execution strategy definition is preferred.
Strong business development and negotiation skills.
Project Development Manager
– Immediate need. Apply today!
Base Pay Range $135,000.00/yr – $175,000.00/yr
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, stock options, and more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Engineering
Industries Services for Renewable Energy, Engineering Services, and Energy Technology
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Project Development Manager
to join a thriving company in Houston, Texas. The Project Development Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and advancing strategic projects through early-stage development, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market opportunities. This role oversees project development activities from concept selection through pre-FEED, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and strategic goals. The position requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and technical understanding to justify projects and prepare them for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
Identify potential customers, develop and build strong business relationships, assist in putting together a scope of work, lead in creating proposals, negotiate, and close deals.
Collaborate with internal teams (Projects Team, Contract Managers, Engineering, Cost Accounting) to maximize communication and resource usage for effective operations.
Monitor and control project execution and delivery through management of personnel and resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget parameters.
Communicate regularly with owners to resolve conflicts and negotiate changes in scope of work; serve as main contact for all status updates, additional labor requests, and material/equipment needs.
Prepare weekly and monthly reports to track project progress.
Advise senior‑level management of potential project problems and assist in resolution.
Manage the financial aspect of contracts, including fee payments, invoices, and verification of incurred expenses.
Drive project evaluation, concept selection, and alignment with company strategy.
Develop early project roadmaps, including RACI matrices to clarify roles and responsibilities.
Build organization plans, governance deliverables, and stage‑gate documentation.
Establish preliminary long‑lead equipment lists and maintain early vendor lists for procurement visibility.
Lead preparation of Project Charters, Business Cases, and Project Objectives & Strategy (POS).
Define contracting strategies for future FEED and execution phases.
Set up scope tracking, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
Support stage‑gate readiness and provide clear decision frameworks.
Lead cross‑functional teams across technical, commercial, and operational functions.
Develop early cost estimates (Class 4/5) and Level 1 schedules to guide project progression.
Interface with senior leadership and marketing to identify and prioritize opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Project Development Manager Skills and Abilities
Strong project leadership and self‑management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive‑level reporting.
Proactive risk identification and disciplined project control.
Systems thinking and structured project development skills.
Strong analytical rigor and business acumen.
Tenacity and resilience in driving projects through ambiguity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of financial modeling preferred.
Education & Experience
8+ years of experience in capital project development (energy, chemicals, industrial gas, or related).
Experience with project justification, business case development, and governance processes.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferred), Business, Project Management, or related field.
Proven knowledge of FEL methodologies, early‑phase estimating, and scheduling.
Experience in syngas, hydrogen, or carbon capture projects.
Familiarity with stage‑gate processes and investment approval frameworks is preferred.
Background in contracting strategy, subcontractor management, and risk planning is preferred.
Exposure to cost modeling, scenario analysis, and execution strategy definition is preferred.
Strong business development and negotiation skills.
Project Development Manager
– Immediate need. Apply today!
Base Pay Range $135,000.00/yr – $175,000.00/yr
Benefits Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, stock options, and more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Project Management and Engineering
Industries Services for Renewable Energy, Engineering Services, and Energy Technology
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