Director of Projects - Primoris Energy Services

12 Primoris Energy Services Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off, holidays

Pet Coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services seeks a Director of Projects to lead multi‑million dollar power generation projects, focusing on gas and steam turbine simple cycle and combined cycle generation. You will oversee pre‑construction through close‑out, ensuring safety, quality, schedule and financial performance.

This role requires strong leadership of cross‑functional teams, robust project controls, stakeholder management, and a track record of delivering large EPC initiatives in energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years in industrial or power construction projects with 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience managing large EPC projects (>$100M) in gas turbine co-generation, LNG, or related energy infrastructure.
• Strong project controls, contract administration, and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership for multi-million-dollar power projects.
• Serve as the client’s primary contact, maintaining trust and satisfaction.
• Lead engineering, procurement, construction, and safety teams for seamless execution.
• Oversee contractor performance and regulatory compliance.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation to protect schedule and budget.
• Resolve multi-discipline technical challenges with internal and external partners.
• Participate in safety reviews (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA) to promote excellence.
• Manage change control processes with clear documentation and approvals.
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, resources, and portfolio strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

EPC projects

Gas turbine

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Construction Management degree

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Director of Projects to drive the success of our cutting‑edge projects from start to finish. If you bring a strong background in simple & gas turbine power plant engineering, construction management, and project execution, this opportunity is well suited for you. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR). Primoris has a long history of consistent, reliable, power delivery and has constructed over 10GW of utility base load power (not including our equally strong renewable energy portfolio). We see tremendous growth in our non‑union construction opportunities throughout the United States.

Position Summary

Primoris Power Generation is seeking an experienced Director of Projects to lead large‑scale projects within the Power Generation Group, with a focus on gas & steam turbine simple cycle and combined cycle generation projects. This position is responsible for the overall execution of complex projects—from pre‑construction through close‑out—ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance are achieved or exceeded. The Director of Projects plays a strategic leadership role in guiding cross‑functional teams, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving project success while upholding the integrity of all technical, contractual, and operational commitments. This role requires deep knowledge of project controls, technical execution, and construction management within the power generation and energy infrastructure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall project leadership and accountability for multi-million-dollar power projects, including full lifecycle project execution.
• Serve as the client’s primary point of contact, maintaining high levels of communication, trust, and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead internal project teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and safety functions to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, safety policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure timely review and approval of all engineering deliverables, drawings, and design documents to maintain technical accuracy and integrity.
• Drive project performance, identifying risk factors early and implementing mitigation strategies to protect project schedule, scope, and budget.
• Facilitate resolution of multi-discipline technical challenges in coordination with internal engineering teams and external partners.
• Direct participation in safety reviews including HAZID, HAZOP, and LOPA studies to promote a culture of operational excellence.
• Manage change control processes, ensuring scope changes are clearly documented, evaluated, and approved.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on manpower planning, resource allocation, and overall portfolio strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• 15+ years of experience in industrial or power construction projects, including at least 5 years in a leadership role as a Senior Project Manager or Project Director.
• Proven experience managing large EPC projects (>$100M) in gas turbine co‑generation, LNG, or related energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, construction management, project controls, and contract administration.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large cross‑functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation paid weekly 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
• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

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 visit www.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.

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.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.