Senior Director, Energy Project Management

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing seeks a Senior Director of Energy Project Management to lead large utility-scale projects across Texas and the U.S. You will build execution systems, establish local teams, and oversee EPC partners from development through commissioning.

The role requires extensive experience managing energy infrastructure, strong leadership, and the ability to drive complex projects in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing utility-scale energy projects such as BESS, solar, or gas power.
• Strong knowledge of development, permitting, EPC execution, contracts, and project controls.
• Proven track record delivering large projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Establish project execution frameworks, standards, and operational processes for U.S. energy projects.
• Build and lead project teams across EPC, construction, HSE, engineering, and project controls.
• Direct execution across development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage budgets, cash flow, schedules, contracts, and overall project performance.
• Oversee EPC milestones, change orders, contract administration, and commercial risk.
• Identify and mitigate project, cost, schedule, and liquidated damages risks.
• Strengthen organizational capabilities, project delivery systems, and execution processes.
• Evaluate future energy opportunities from technical, permitting, commercial, and execution perspectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Energy project management

Budget & schedule management

Stakeholder management

Team building

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/PM/Construction

Job description

Job Description

Senior Director, Energy Project Management

Houston Energy Corridor | Houston, TX

A leading global energy and infrastructure organization is seeking an experienced Senior Director, Energy Project Management to lead the execution of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage (BESS), Solar PV, and power generation projects across Texas and the broader U.S. market.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced project executive who can build project execution systems, establish and lead local teams, manage EPC partners, and drive complex energy projects from development through construction and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish project execution frameworks, standards, and operational processes for U.S. energy projects
• Build and lead project teams across EPC, construction, HSE, engineering, and project controls
• Direct execution across development, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Manage budgets, cash flow, schedules, contracts, and overall project performance
• Oversee EPC milestones, change orders, contract administration, and commercial risk
• Identify and mitigate project, cost, schedule, and liquidated damages risks
• Strengthen organizational capabilities, project delivery systems, and execution processes
• Evaluate future energy opportunities from technical, permitting, commercial, and execution perspectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field
• 15+ years managing utility-scale BESS, Solar PV, gas power, or energy infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of project development, permitting, EPC execution, contracts, and project controls
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale energy projects safely, on schedule, and within budget
• Experience working with U.S. IPPs, developers, EPC contractors, utilities, and industry stakeholders
• Texas/ERCOT experience strongly preferred

Preferred Background

• Experience building project execution organizations or leading first-of-kind energy projects
• Strong leadership, financial management, commercial, and risk management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively within a global organization and across international teams
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross‑functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Bonus: 20–40%
• Additional compensation flexibility may be available based on experience and qualifications
• Excellent company benefits package