Project Director

Global Edge Group; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Project Director for our client in the Power Industry to lead large-scale EPC projects focused on gas turbine co-generation, LNG facilities, and power island systems.

The role oversees full lifecycle execution from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years in industrial or power construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing large EPC projects (> $500M) in gas turbine co-generation, LNG, or related energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction management, controls, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for multi-million-dollar EPC power projects, including full lifecycle execution.
• Serve as the client’s primary point of contact, maintaining high levels of communication and trust.
• Lead internal teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and safety.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety policies.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and design documents.
• Drive project performance with risk mitigation and schedule control.
• Coordinate resolution of multi-discipline technical challenges with internal and external partners.
• Participate in safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA) to promote safety culture.
• Manage change control processes and staffing/resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and contractors.

Position Overview

Our team is currently looking for a Project Director for one of our clients in the Power Industry to lead large-scale EPC projects within the Power Group, with a focus on gas turbine co-generation, LNG facilities, and power island systems. 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 Project Director 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.

• Provide overall project leadership and accountability for multi-million-dollar EPC 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 (Education, Experience, & Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 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 (>$500M) 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.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group, LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.