Project Director I - Power

Fluor Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fluor Corp, located in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Senior Project Director responsible for the complete management of large power plant EPC projects. The role requires expertise in project strategy, governance, and execution, along with managing stakeholders involved in various phases of the project.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Engineering and over 15 years of experience in delivering large projects. The position offers a supportive work environment and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years delivering large power/industrial projects.
• Proven success executing EPC contracts.
• Mastery of contract/commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage project strategy, governance, and execution plans.
• Lead cross-functional engineering, procurement, construction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements.

Skills

Project controls and scheduling

Executive-level communication

Knowledge of power plant systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

The Senior Project Director has full P&L accountability and overall responsibility for the safe, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery of large power plant EPC projects (combined cycle, simple cycle, thermal, hybrid, or repower). This role leads cross‑functional engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities; manages client, partners, and supply chain stakeholders; and ensures compliance with contract, regulatory, and corporate requirements. The Director establishes project strategy, governance, and execution plans, develops high‑performing teams, and drives predictable outcomes across cost, schedule, quality, safety, and performance guarantees.

Basic Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years delivering large power/industrial projects.
• Proven success executing EPC contracts.
• Knowledge of power plant systems.
• Mastery of contract/commercial management.
• Strong command of project controls and scheduling.
• Executive‑level communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or chartered status.
• Experience with CCGT plants including F Class and Advanced Class Combustion Turbines.
• Commissioning/performance test leadership.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Labor strategy and mega‑project logistics experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

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