Project Manager

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company匹配

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc., headquartered in Houston, seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of major gas turbine and aeroderivative power plant projects. You will manage cross-functional teams, EPC contractors, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget completion with robust safety and quality controls.

The role requires 10+ years in power generation or industrial construction, a strong track record in COD-ready projects, and mastery of project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in power generation or heavy industrial construction.
• Direct experience with gas turbine or aeroderivative turbine projects from inception to COD.
• Proven track record delivering utility-scale power projects on time and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for large-scale power generation facilities.
• Develop schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, and vendor management.
• Coordinate with EPC, OEMs, utilities, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities.
• Manage cost forecasting, earned value management, progress reporting, and variance analysis.
• Drive safety on site and adherence to Solaris safety standards.
• Coordinate workshops and on-site reviews for planning alignment.
• Manage on-site SIMOPS and issue resolution with the team.
• Lead meetings and executive-level status reports and dashboards.
• Oversee commissioning, start-up, and handover to operations.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Ownership mindset

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Earned Value Management

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) delivers comprehensive power infrastructure solutions including generation, distribution, installation and commissioning, aftermarket support, and operations and maintenance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company serves multiple U.S. end markets, including data centers, energy, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major power plant construction projects, with a primary focus on gas turbine and aeroderivative turbine-based generation facilities. This role carries full accountability for project performance, delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. You will manage cross-functional teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders while driving successful commissioning and handover to operations. This is a high-visibility position critical to Solaris's expansion in large-scale, reliable power infrastructure.

Qualifications

Essential Functions

• Lead end-to-end project management for gas turbine and aeroderivative turbine power generation facilities, from pre-development through commercial operation date (COD).
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and change management processes.
• Oversee procurement, subcontracting, and vendor management, ensuring alignment with project scope, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), OEMs, utilities, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities to secure approvals and resolve issues.
• Manage project controls functions including cost forecasting, earned value management (EVM), progress reporting, and variance analysis.
• Drive safety-first culture on site; ensure strict adherence to Solaris safety standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Comfortable with managing projects working parallel path activities from detailed design through start up.
• Coordinate workshop reviews on site to align engineering, logistics, and construction planning activities.
• Experience managing on site SIMOPS conflicts and identifying solutions for the team to work through.
• Facilitate effective communication and alignment among internal teams, joint‑venture partners (if applicable), owners, and external stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; implement contingency plans and recovery measures when required.
• Lead project meetings, steering committees, and progress reviews; prepare and present executive-level status reports and dashboards.
• Oversee commissioning, start‑up, performance testing, and handover to operations, ensuring seamless transition and achievement of performance guarantees.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the project portfolio.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related technical field required; Master's or PMP certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience in power generation, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience managing gas turbine or aeroderivative turbine power plant projects (greenfield or brownfield) from inception through COD.
• Proven track record delivering utility‑scale power projects on time and within budget in EPC or owner's engineer environments
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Gas turbine and combined‑cycle power plant construction and commissioning processes.
  • Project controls tools and methodologies (Primavera P6, MS Project, earned value management).
  • Contract management (EPC, OEM supply, construction subcontracts).
  • Regulatory and permitting processes for power generation facilities.
  • Safety management systems and incident prevention in heavy industrial settings.
• Experience working in fast‑growth, entrepreneurial energy or industrial platforms preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

Additional Information

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem‑solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking "how can we do this better"
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Our CREATORS Culture

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Solaris

Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high‑performing team.