Project Manager – Power Generation (Electrical Background)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PMP certification

Local travel

Job summary

PRISMECS is seeking a Project Manager with a strong electrical background to lead power generation projects from our Houston headquarters. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, and client deliverables while coordinating multi-disciplinary field teams on challenging EPC and heavy industrial projects.

Based in the Houston area, you will interface with clients, OEMs, and site leadership, ensuring safety, QA/QC, and NEC/IEEE code compliance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent field electrical experience (MV/HV, generation, distribution).
• Proven track record managing gas turbine, genset, or power plant projects.
• Based in the Houston, TX area; this is a local role.
• Strong client-facing communication and team leadership skills.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of power generation projects, from mobilization through commissioning and handover
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client deliverables
• Oversee electrical scopes including MV/HV systems, switchgear, generator interconnection, and balance of plant
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary field teams (electrical, mechanical, controls) and subcontractors
• Interface directly with clients, OEMs, and site leadership on technical and commercial matters
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, QA/QC requirements, and applicable codes (NEC, IEEE)
• Report project status, risks, and forecasts to executive leadership

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Client-facing communication

Team leadership

Education

Electrical engineering degree OR equivalent field electrical experience

Job description

Project Manager – Power Generation (Electrical Background)

Houston, United States

Scalable Energy Systems Engineered for Reliability

We design, deploy, and support high-performance power infrastructure to maximize uptime and operational reliability.

Job Description

PRISMECS is a global provider of power generation and industrial services, delivering turnkey energy solutions, turbine mobilization, and field operations support to clients across the US and internationally.

We are seeking a Project Manager with a strong electrical background to lead power generation projects out of our Houston headquarters. This is a critical, immediate-need role. The ideal candidate combines hands‑on electrical engineering or field electrical experience with proven project management leadership on power generation, EPC, or heavy industrial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of power generation projects, from mobilization through commissioning and handover
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and client deliverables
• Oversee electrical scopes including MV/HV systems, switchgear, generator interconnection, and balance of plant
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary field teams (electrical, mechanical, controls) and subcontractors
• Interface directly with clients, OEMs, and site leadership on technical and commercial matters
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, QA/QC requirements, and applicable codes (NEC, IEEE)
• Report project status, risks, and forecasts to executive leadership

Requirements

• 7+ years of project management experience in power generation, energy, EPC, or heavy industrial environments
• Electrical engineering degree OR equivalent field electrical experience (MV/HV systems, generation, distribution)
• Proven track record managing gas turbine, genset, or power plant projects (mobilization, installation, commissioning)
• Based in the Houston, TX area — this is a local role
• Strong client‑facing communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed

Preferred

• PMP certification
• Experience with GE aeroderivative turbines (TM2500, LM2500) or similar mobile power units
• Prior experience in fast‑track or emergency power deployment projects
• Familiarity with international project logistics and contractor coordination