Project Director - Power Generation

PMjobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

PMjobs is seeking a Project Director to lead major power-generation projects from estimate through startup. The role combines office leadership with hands-on field oversight, delivering complex EPC or construction packages.

The ideal candidate has a track record in heavy industrial construction, strong client relationships, and the ability to drive project teams in a high-growth environment. Birmingham-based with regional options.

Qualifications

• Experience leading power generation projects from estimate through startup.
• Ability to manage EPC/construction delivery end-to-end.
• Comfort with multiple delivery models: EPC, construction-only, or major package.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects from $20M to $250M+ through startup.
• Serve as owner’s primary contact and negotiate contracts.
• Spend significant time on job sites driving accountability.
• Collaborate with business development on win strategies and client meetings.

Skills

Power generation leadership

Large EPC ownership

Contract negotiation

Job description

Project Director – Power Generation

Step Up to Project Director and Help Build a Growing Power Group

Details

Location: Birmingham, AL preferred; other regional offices considered

Industry: Heavy Industrial Construction – Power Generation

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Job Description

Our client is a large, self-perform heavy industrial contractor whose power group is in growth mode. Its work includes combined-cycle, gas-fired and behind-the-meter generation for data centers and other large private loads. Delivery models range from full EPC to construction-only packages.

Position Summary

The Project Director leads major power projects personally and helps grow the power business. It is built for a strong Senior PM who is ready for the Director title.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading power projects of $20M – $250M+ from estimate through startup and commissioning.
• Serving as the owner's primary contact and negotiating contracts.
• Spending regular time on job sites and driving accountability with project teams.
• Working with business development on win strategies and client meetings.

Required Qualifications

• Power generation construction leadership: combined-cycle, simple-cycle, CT, HRSG or industrial power.
• Experience owning large EPC or construction projects end to end.
• Comfort with flexible delivery models: EPC, construction-only or a major package.

Preferred Qualifications

• Behind-the-meter or data-center generation experience.
• Established senior-level client relationships. A portable book of business is not required.
• Self-perform contractor background.

Not a fit: The client wants an ambitious Senior PM or Project Director on the way up, not an executive stepping back into project work.

Compensation

• Project-based incentive of up to 1x base salary.
• Relocation available.

Work Environment

Roughly 50/50 office and field. Small, fast-moving power group with direct access to company leadership. A degree is not required; proven project leadership is.