Director of Projects, Power Generation

Job overview

The Director of Projects, Power Generation role is onsite in Houston, TX, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Primoris Power Generation’s large-scale gas and steam turbine projects. The role provides strategic leadership and accountability across project execution, from pre-construction through closeout. It coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, safety, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.

What you'll do

• Lead full-lifecycle execution of large power projects
• serve as primary client contact
• coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and safety teams
• oversee contractor performance and compliance
• review engineering deliverables
• manage project risks, change control, and technical challenges
• participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA safety reviews
• collaborate on manpower planning, resource allocation, and portfolio strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of projects

power generation

gas turbines

steam turbines

project execution

construction management

epc projects

houston tx

primoris energy services

travel to project sites

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• employee stock purchase plan
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off
• holiday pay
• community service paid time off
• pet coverage
• legal assistance coverage
• safety programs.

Why this role

Focuses on simple-cycle and combined-cycle gas and steam turbine generation projects; travel to project sites and other company locations is required.

About the employer

Primoris Energy Services Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction. Sector: 23.