Project Manager — Power Generation

Texas Compression, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Compression, LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead power generation construction, refurbishment, and industrial service projects from planning through closeout. You will translate project scope into executable plans, coordinate crews and subcontractors, and manage costs and schedules to deliver reliable results for clients.

The role emphasizes clear communication, rigorous execution, and a strong safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant power generation experience.
• Demonstrated success delivering construction, refurbishment, outage, or maintenance projects.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and change management.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate multiple construction disciplines.
• Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customer relationships.
• Strong written communication, sound judgment, and ownership of project outcomes.
• Willingness to travel and maintain a regular presence at project sites.
• Experience with gas turbine inlet systems, filtration upgrades, structural steel erection, and ductwork.
• Experience supporting new power infrastructure or data center power projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Planner for communication, task coordination, and progress tracking.
• PMP certification, construction management education, or equivalent practical experience.
• OSHA 30 training.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout.
• Develop and manage schedules, manpower plans, budgets, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.
• Coordinate work involving turbine inlet houses, structural steel, ductwork, coatings, equipment installation, and related construction scopes.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope boundaries.
• Coordinate crane, rigging, survey, access, and other project dependencies.
• Track progress, labor productivity, costs, and schedule risks.
• Manage RFIs, scope changes, change-order documentation, and customer approvals.
• Lead coordination meetings and provide accurate progress reports.
• Support field leaders in meeting safety, quality, and workmanship expectations.
• Manage punch lists, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.

Job description

Texas Compression is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead power generation construction, refurbishment, and industrial service projects from planning through closeout.

This role requires a leader who can turn project scope into an executable plan, coordinate crews and subcontractors, manage costs and schedules, and build customer confidence through clear communication and consistent execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout.


• Develop and manage schedules, manpower plans, budgets, procurement, and subcontractor coordination.


• Coordinate work involving turbine inlet houses, structural steel, ductwork, coatings, equipment installation, and related construction scopes.


• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and scope boundaries.


• Coordinate crane, rigging, survey, access, and other project dependencies.


• Track progress, labor productivity, costs, and schedule risks.


• Manage RFIs, scope changes, change-order documentation, and customer approvals.


• Lead coordination meetings and provide accurate progress reports.


• Support field leaders in meeting safety, quality, and workmanship expectations.


• Manage punch lists, turnover documentation, and final acceptance.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant power generation experience, including substantial responsibility managing field projects.


• Demonstrated success delivering construction, refurbishment, outage, or maintenance projects.


• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and change management.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate multiple construction disciplines.


• Experience managing field crews, subcontractors, vendors, and customer relationships.


• Strong written communication, sound judgment, and ownership of project outcomes.


• Willingness to travel and maintain a regular presence at project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas turbine inlet systems, filtration upgrades, structural steel erection, and ductwork.


• Experience supporting new power infrastructure or data center power projects.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or comparable scheduling tools.


• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Planner for communication, task coordination, and progress tracking.


• PMP certification, construction management education, or equivalent practical experience.


• OSHA 30 training.

Safety and Professional Conduct

Texas Compression, LLC maintains zero tolerance for unsafe actions, misconduct, illegal drug use, or working while impaired. We conduct random drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable requirements. Our employees represent Texas Compression and our clients. Professional, courteous, and respectful conduct is expected toward all personnel on project sites and during company-related travel, lodging, and other activities. Employees must follow company and client safety rules, workplace policies, and site requirements.