Lead EPC Power & Energy Projects — Project Manager

Primoris Services Corporation; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Job summary

ARB, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, complex EPC projects in power generation and oil & gas sectors.

You will own the project from start-up through commissioning, leading engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while interfacing with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and regulators. You will be responsible for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance, mentoring a multi-disciplinary team and driving disciplined

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and project management within EPC delivery of power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
• Extensive experience managing EPC projects through full lifecycle with cost, schedule, safety, quality, and commercial responsibility.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting models, project controls, cost management, and schedule management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Be the single point of accountability for overall project execution, outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across all phases of execution.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project team across engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and project controls.
• Develop and manage strong client relationships and act as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders.
• Lead upfront project planning, execution strategy development, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure development and adherence to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules.
• Own and manage all financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost forecasting, contingency management, cost control, and change control.
• Administer and enforce the EPC contract and all related subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Review engineering changes, field modifications, and design adjustments for cost, schedule, and contractual impacts.
• Coordinate procurement of long-lead equipment, bulk materials, and specialty services.
• Proactively identify and resolve execution issues and drive timely decisions.
• Ensure commissioning, planning and readiness are integrated and executed through system turnover and acceptance.
• Communicate project status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.

Skills

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

EPC contracting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Master’s or MBA preferred

Tools

Project controls

Job description

ARB, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, complex EPC projects in power generation and oil & gas sectors.

You will own the project from start-up through commissioning, leading engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities while interfacing with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and regulators. You will be responsible for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance, mentoring a multi-disciplinary team and driving disciplined