Project Manager, EPC Power & Energy - ARB, Inc

101 ARB, Inc; California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pet coverage

Job summary

ARB, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of large, complex EPC projects in the power generation and oil & gas sectors.

You will own the project from start-up to closeout, with accountability for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, interface with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and regulators, drive upfront planning, develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive EPC delivery experience in power or heavy industrial projects.
• Experience managing full lifecycle EPC projects with cost, schedule, safety, quality, and commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Be the single point of accountability for overall project execution and client satisfaction.
• Lead upfront planning, execution strategy development, and constructability reviews.
• Own all financial aspects including budgeting, cost forecasting, contingency, and change control.
• Administer EPC contracts and related subcontracts, reviewing changes for impacts.

Skills

Project management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Schedule management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Job Overview

ARB, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of large, complex EPC projects within the power generation and oil & gas sectors. The Project Manager is responsible for full lifecycle project execution and provides single-point accountability for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance from project start-up through commissioning and project closeout. The Project Manager would own the project, manage multi-disciplinary teams as well as coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The position interfaces directly with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies, and ensures disciplined execution consistent with EPC best practices while aligning with corporate objectives, policies, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the single point of accountability for overall project execution, outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture where safety is the highest priority across all phases of execution.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project team across engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and project controls.
• Develop and manage strong, collaborative client relationships and act as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders.
• Lead upfront project planning, execution strategy development, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure development, integration, and adherence to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules.
• Own and manage all financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost forecasting, contingency management, cost control, and change control.
• Administer and enforce the EPC contract and all related subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Review engineering changes, field modifications, and design adjustments for cost, schedule, and contractual impacts.
• Coordinate procurement of long-lead equipment, bulk materials, and specialty services to support execution and commissioning.
• Proactively identify and resolve execution issues, evaluate alternatives, and drive timely, aligned decisions.
• Ensure that commissioning, planning and readiness are integrated early and executed effectively through system turnover, testing, and final acceptance.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with executive leadership regarding project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15 years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and project management within EPC delivery of power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
• Extensive experience managing EPC projects through full lifecycle execution with direct responsibility for cost, schedule, safety, quality, and commercial performance.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting models, project controls, cost management, and schedule management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required.

Leadership Profile

• Safety-driven, accountable, and decisive.
• Commercially astute with a strong execution mindset.
• Trusted to operate independently with limited oversight.
• Effective in high-visibility, high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $145,000 – $185,000 annually
• Per Diem: Available if eligible
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off #LI-MD1

Company Overview

ARB, Inc. has a long history of providing maintenance, construction, fabrication, and EPC services throughout the U.S., with safety and quality as our highest value proposition. We self-perform and deliver turnkey construction and EPC services to our clients within the energy infrastructure industry (gas processing, product storage and transportation, chemical/petrochemical, power generation, renewables, refining, and mining).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

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Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.