Commercial Manager (Data Center/Power Plant) - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Services Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Professional development

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial, financial, and contractual success of high-value gas and steam turbine data center/power plant projects. You will drive cost control, risk management, and financial performance while ensuring regulatory compliance across simple cycle to combined cycle configurations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in energy/EPC commercial management, strong GMP/not-to-exceed/lump-sum contract knowledge, and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial management within energy/EPC sectors.
• Strong knowledge of GMP, Not to Exceed, and Lump Sum contracts.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, procurement, and financial management.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and communication skills with stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and risk assessment tools.
• Familiarity with local and international construction/energy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Manage and oversee all project contracts, including procurement, subcontracts, and client agreements.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and expenditures, identifying overruns and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure timely invoicing, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Lead commercial risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide support in claims management, dispute resolution, and legal matters.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct regular financial and commercial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement

Financial management

GMP contracts

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Communication

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Engineering

Job description

Commercial Manager (Data Center/Power Plant) - Primoris Energy Services

Job Category : Legal

Requisition Number : COMME020703

• Posted : February 6, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Houston, TX 77048, USA

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

Join Our Team at Primoris Energy Services!

Primoris Energy Services is looking for a Commercial Manager to take charge of the commercial, financial, and contractual success of cutting-edge gas and steam turbine data center/power plant projects. From simple cycle to combined cycle configurations, you'll drive cost control, risk management, and financial performance while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. With project budgets ranging from $75 million to $500 million, you'll leverage your expertise in the energy and EPC sectors to manage high-value contracts and align commercial strategies with project goals. Bring your experience and leadership to a role that truly makes an impact by applying today!

Job Summary:

The Commercial Manager will oversee all commercial, financial, and contractual aspects of gas and steam turbine data center & power plant construction projects, including simple cycle and combined cycle configurations. This role is crucial in ensuring cost control, risk management, and financial performance while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the energy and EPC sectors, managing high-value contracts and driving commercial strategies that align with project objectives. Project budgets range from $75 million to $500 million.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement commercial strategies to optimize financial performance and mitigate risks.
• Manage and oversee all project contracts, including procurement, subcontracts, and client agreements.
• Negotiate and administer contracts, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and expenditures, identifying potential overruns and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure timely invoicing, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Lead commercial risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Provide support in claims management, dispute resolution, and legal matters.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to align commercial and operational objectives.
• Conduct regular financial and commercial reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, company policies, and contractual obligations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Quantity Surveying, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial management within the energy and EPC sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Guaranteed Max Price (GMP), Not to Exceed, and Lump Sum contracts.
• Proven ability in contract negotiation, procurement, and financial management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and risk assessment tools.
• Familiarity with local and international regulations governing construction and energy projects.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visitwww.prim.com .

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contactHR.

Travel Required

Yes . Yes - To project sites and other company locations

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