Project Director (East Focus)

5 Star Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Project Director for large-scale power generation projects. The role demands at least 7 years of engineering experience in the oil & gas sector, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and managing complex projects successfully. Candidates should have strong communication and leadership skills, with familiarity in project management tools. This is an excellent opportunity to drive significant engineering projects across the U.S. with a focus on timely and budget-compliant results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years experience in engineering or project management within the oil & gas industry.
• Experience managing large-scale projects greater than 1 GW.
• Strong leadership experience with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale power generation projects with complex teams.
• Manage full EPC lifecycle including scheduling and budget.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Technical engineering

Tools

Oracle Primavera

Microsoft Project

Power BI

Job description

About the job Project Director (East Focus)

We are seeking experienced Project Directors to lead large-scale power generation projects across the U.S. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and full EPC lifecycle projects, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results on schedule and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale power generation projects (gigawatt scale), including simple and combined cycle plants.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and construction managers.
• Serve as a key communicator with executives, internal teams, and external vendors, inspiring and motivating teams through challenging phases.
• Oversee full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) lifecycle, including schedule, budget, and critical path management.
• Collaborate with internal teams (35-50 members) and external vendors (30-40) to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
• Navigate ambiguity and adapt to changes in project scope, design, or execution.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations, or project management within the oil & gas industry.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex projects (>1 GW for East; combined cycle and gigawatt-scale for West).
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and motivational skills.
• Robust industry network and technical/project controls background preferred.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• PMP certification preferred. PE licensure is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
• Core competencies in technical engineering or project controls, with ability to leverage team expertise in other areas.