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.
About Caterpillar Power & Energy:
The Caterpillar Power & Energy Segment (P&E) has a broad portfolio of products and services which include engines, generator sets, and industrial gas turbines along with other related equipment depending on the industry and application. We deliver these products and services to Cat machines, oil & gas, power generation, transportation, and industrial customers.
Caterpillar’s Oil and Gas division provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry. When you join the Caterpillar Oil & Gas and Marine Division (COGMD), you join a global team that helps to power the global energy industry as well as provide power and propulsion on the water.
About the Role:
The Project Manager position is part of Caterpillar’s Oil, Gas and Marine organization and offers the opportunity to lead the development and execution of large-scale natural gas power generation projects utilizing Caterpillar’s 10 MW G20CM34 generator sets for a wide range of customer applications, including data centers, utilities, large commercial and industrial customers, and oilfield production power. The Project Manager responsibilities cover all commercial, contractual, and technical aspects of the project including planning, design, procurement, assembly, test, shipment, and commissioning.
Additional Information:
- Travel: Up to 40%
- Relocation assistance is available for this position
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- This role is located in Houston, TX
What You Will Do:
- Organize and coordinate project processes and procedures for all teams executing a specific power plant project
- Serve as a liaison across project teams, translating objectives into program milestones and execution practices
- Plan and monitor program delivery to ensure quality standards and performance goals are met
- Manage all aspects of the program to ensure projects are delivered, accepted, and completed within established timelines
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS) or equivalent experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Cross-functional project or program management experience
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- International travel experience
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing strategies and the ability to impact decisions within and beyond the immediate organization.
- Alignment: Knowledge of the value of collaboration and the ability to engage stakeholders to communicate and coordinate activities in support of project objectives.
- Program Management: Knowledge of policies and techniques used to manage a portfolio of related projects; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control work to optimize technical and administrative resources and achieve program objectives.
- Team Management: Knowledge of effective team-building practices and the ability to develop and lead high-performing teams.
Summary Pay Range:
$147,760.00 - $221,640.00
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.
Relocation is available for this position.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
May 11, 2026 - May 15, 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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