EPC Power Project Manager - Gas-Fired Plants, 50% Travel

Quanta Power Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

401(k)

Holiday pay

PTO

Health coverage

Pet insurance

EAP

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quanta Power Solutions in Houston, TX seeks experienced Project Managers to lead large EPC power generation projects from design through commissioning. You'll coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and client engagement to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional teamwork, and a strong safety culture. Travel up to 50% nationwide is required, with occasional visits to Birmingham, AL and other field locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Proven EPC project management experience supporting gas-fired or coal-fired power generation facilities
• Direct experience supporting combined-cycle, simple-cycle, or thermal power plant construction projects
• Strong knowledge of EPC project execution, construction sequencing, and commissioning coordination
• Experience with project controls, cost forecasting, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale industrial or utility infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced project environments

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of EPC project execution for large-scale gas-fired power generation facilities from design through commissioning
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and overall execution strategy
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to maintain alignment on project deliverables and milestones
• Serve as a primary interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal leadership teams
• Oversee project financial performance including forecasting, reporting, cost controls, and change management processes
• Drive project planning, execution, and risk mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client specifications, contractual obligations, and safety expectations
• Support staffing coordination, resource planning, and project execution scheduling
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement
• Support construction execution, startup coordination, and commissioning activities as needed
• Provide leadership and direction to multidisciplinary project teams throughout the project lifecycle

Skills

EPC project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Cost forecasting

Risk management

Multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Related field

Job description

Quanta Power Solutions in Houston, TX seeks experienced Project Managers to lead large EPC power generation projects from design through commissioning. You'll coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and client engagement to deliver safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The role emphasizes leadership, cross‑functional teamwork, and a strong safety culture. Travel up to 50% nationwide is required, with occasional visits to Birmingham, AL and other field locations.