Project Director I - Power 1

Fluor Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Senior Project Director to lead large power plant EPC projects, with full P&L accountability and responsibility for safety, schedule, and cost performance. You will guide cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, while coordinating with clients and stakeholders to achieve predictable outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management, 15+ years of experience, and proven EPC execution,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, on‑time, and on‑budget delivery of large power plant EPC projects.
• Lead cross‑functional engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and turnover activities.
• Manage client, partners and supply chain stakeholders; ensure governance and execution plans.

Skills

Project leadership

Executive communication

Contract/commercial management

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent

Tools

Project controls software

Scheduling tools

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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