Principal Project Manager

Lloyd's Register Group Limited - Houston, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

About the position

The Principal Project Manager will oversee high-complexity projects or a portfolio of projects across multiple client contracts. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring successful project outcomes through strong relationship management and effective project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project performance, strategy, delivery, and safety for complex projects.
• Identify, source, and manage resources for assigned projects in alignment with contractual and budgetary requirements.
• Act as the primary interface with the client's project team to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide expert guidance by leading and managing assigned technical personnel.
• Develop and monitor project schedules, financial tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements applicable to project jurisdictions.
• Contribute to and influence the development of delivery standards and policy in your area of expertise.
• Aid in creating reference and resource materials for project management.
• Mentor and train others in Project Management practices.
• Manage bid and tender development processes for project management team contracts.
• Pursue Continuing Professional Development, keeping up-to-date with technical and discipline knowledge.

Requirements

• A degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related Science field.
• Considerable years of offshore industry experience with strong general engineering knowledge.
• Proven record of delivering high-complexity projects successfully.
• Chartered or Professional qualification and membership in a relevant professional institution (preferred).
• Thorough understanding of Classification Rules and Certification Schemes and their practical application.
• Ability to provide technical and commercial leadership within assigned responsibilities.
• Proficiency in using project management tools and processes (e.g., APM, PMI).
• Highly adaptable, organized, and practical, with the capability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in technical report writing.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating budgets and financial processes efficiently across multiple projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong influencing and motivational abilities, effectively providing advice, counsel, or support to others.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Opportunities for professional and personal development through a range of people development programmes.