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Project Manager

Caterpillar
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
$120,660 - $180,900 USD yearly

Career Area:

Strategy

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The Project Manager serves as the primary liaison between the PR&U Organization, internal stakeholders, and customers. This role is the technical and commercial lead responsible for the successful execution of PSU (Package System Upgrade) projects. The Project Manager regularly interfaces across global business units as well as with customer senior management and major suppliers.

 

Project responsibilities:

  • Lead projects from booking through installation and commissioning of turbomachinery equipment.

  • Ensure technical soundness of system design and equipment application, adhering to engineering best practices and contractual requirements.

  • Deliver projects that meet quality expectations for turbine package equipment, drawings, and documentation.

  • Manage project schedules and ensure on‑time delivery to meet customer readiness-to-ship timelines.

  • Drive project financial performance, controlling profit margins within ±5 percentage points of revenue targets.

 

 

Business Contribution:

  • Serve as the primary customer representative from project award through commissioning.

  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through on-schedule execution, quality deliverables, and effective issue resolution.

  • Contribute significantly to business objectives through project profitability and customer relationship management.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Strong commercial and technical acumen.

  • Proven ability to multitask and lead cross-functional project teams.

  • Demonstrated capability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues impacting project execution.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and LN.

  • Knowledge of turbomachinery package and systems.

  • Customer‑oriented mindset with the ability to track milestones, communicate progress, and resolve both technical and commercial issues within project scope.

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

5-7 Years of relevant experience

Summary Pay Range:

$120,660.00 - $180,900.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

  • 401(k) savings plans*

  • Health Savings Account (HSA)*

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

  • Health Lifestyle Programs*

  • Employee Assistance Program*

  • Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

  • Career Development*

  • Incentive bonus*

  • Disability benefits

  • Life Insurance

  • Parental leave

  • Adoption benefits

  • Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

January 16, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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