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Role: Project Manager/Director of Project Management

Industry: Power Generation

Location: Fully onsite Houston + travel

Salary: competitive + bonus + equity

We are partnered with a rapidly scaling company who develop hybrid distributed solutions (gas turbines & BESS) to clients in the data center, energy, commercial and industrial sectors. They plan to add over 2.2GW of projects this year alone!

This isn’t a traditional Construction Manager role, you’ll be fully in the field, leading execution of large-scale power generation projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Acting as the primary site lead, you’ll coordinate contractors and field teams, maintain alignment with engineering, project management, and safety, and oversee design, construction, and commissioning while managing a team of experienced Superintendents.

*Only US Citizens or Greencard holders can be considered

*Relocation assistance provided

Responsibilities

  • Lead power generation projects (gas turbine and hybrid systems) from development through execution and handover
  • Own project scope from start to finish - scoping development, detailed engineering through to construction before handing off to operations.
  • Develop and execute project plans including timelines, resource allocation, and delivery strategy
  • Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and contract execution
  • Coordinate across engineering, EPCs, contractors, and key stakeholders
  • Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of generation assets
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
  • Provide regular reporting, financial tracking, and updates to leadership

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
  • 5+ years of project management experience within power generation or energy infrastructure
  • Strong background in gas turbines, power plant operations, or facilities engineering
  • Experience delivering projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments
  • Proven track record managing full lifecycle delivery (development through construction to operations handover)
  • Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and project execution
  • Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with a delivery-focused mindset

Nice-to-Haves

  • PMP certification
  • Experience within compressor stations, midstream, upstream, or industrial plant environments
  • Exposure to BESS or hybrid energy systems

Why apply

  • Join a high-growth developer with a strong and expanding project pipeline
  • Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical energy infrastructure projects
  • Competitive compensation package with bonus and equity upside

Hit “Apply Now” for further details if you meet the criteria above, or send your resume directly to a.michaels@pipermaddox.com .