Senior Director, Power Generation Construction

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Health Coverage

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Education Reimbursement

Teladoc & EAP

HSA / pre-tax options

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Professional Development

Job summary

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group seeks an Executive-Level Project Director to lead major power-generation EPC programs. You will oversee large multidisciplinary teams across all delivery phases, ensure governance, and drive cost, schedule, and quality performance.

You will coordinate with clients and senior leadership to set standards, manage risks, and deliver projects on time and within budget, while advancing safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive EPC construction and project management experience in power generation.
• Demonstrated experience leading large PMO and field execution teams in complex EPC environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, earned value management, scheduling, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for power generation EPC projects from mobilization through commissioning.
• Develop governance standards, reporting structures, and execution methodologies across multiple projects.
• Drive project financial performance including labor, subcontract, and material costs; manage schedules and KPIs.
• Lead schedule reviews with Primavera P6; align engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Manage client relationships, contract negotiations, risk management, and change control.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Organization

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team building

Education

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

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

About Us

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

About this Role

• Provide executive-level leadership for major power generation construction projects including combined cycle (CCGT), simple cycle (SCGT), peaker, and related generation facilities.
• Lead large multidisciplinary project management and field execution teams through all phases of EPC project delivery from mobilization through commissioning and commercial operation.
• Establish and maintain strategic oversight of project controls, schedule, cost management, quality, safety, commissioning, and subcontractor performance.
• Serve as the senior client-facing representative responsible for executive communications, strategic governance, escalation management, and long-term relationship development.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop operational standards, PMO methodologies, organizational initiatives, and continuous improvement strategies across the power generation business.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Provide executive leadership and oversight for all project personnel including project directors, construction managers, field engineers, schedulers, cost controls, document control, quality, contracts, and HSE teams.
• Develop and enforce project management governance standards, reporting structures, project controls processes, and execution methodologies across multiple projects or programs.
• Drive overall project financial performance including labor, subcontract, equipment, material, indirect cost, earned value, forecasting, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Lead executive-level schedule reviews utilizing Primavera P6, ensuring alignment between engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.
• Establish productivity targets, operational KPIs, and quality metrics while identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions.
• Manage complex client relationships, executive steering committee meetings, contract negotiations, change management, and project escalation resolution.
• Provide strategic oversight of subcontractor management including contract compliance, field execution, productivity, safety performance, and commercial administration.
• Direct project administrative functions including document control, reporting, correspondence management, RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and turnover documentation.
• Support business development, proposal strategy, staffing planning, recruiting support, and operational growth initiatives within the power generation division.
• Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies in coordination with executive leadership and client stakeholders.
• Lead commissioning readiness planning, mechanical completion certification, turnover management, and startup coordination through first fire and commercial operation.
• Coordinate OEM technical advisors, owner representatives, and commissioning personnel to ensure successful system turnover and performance testing.
• Assist executive leadership in the development of long-range operational planning, organizational objectives, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
• Respond to escalated project or operational issues that may impede project delivery and coordinate cross-functional solutions.

Leadership & Organizational Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing project management and field execution teams.
• Establish accountability standards and foster a culture centered on safety, execution excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Provide executive coaching and leadership development to project management personnel.
• Represent the organization at the highest level of client and industry engagement.
• Drive alignment between project execution teams, operations leadership, engineering, procurement, and executive stakeholders.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related discipline preferred; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 15+ years of progressive EPC construction and project management experience within the power generation industry.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale natural gas power generation projects exceeding $200MM TIC.
• Proven success managing large multidisciplinary PMO and field execution teams in complex EPC environments.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, cost forecasting, earned value management, scheduling, commissioning, and construction operations.
• Strong working knowledge of Primavera P6, EPC contract structures, NEC/NFPA codes, ASME standards, and commissioning processes.
• Experience managing engineering-construction interfaces including IFC drawing management, vendor document review cycles, and commissioning turnover requirements.
• Executive-level communication, leadership presence, negotiation, and client management skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic leadership and operational management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present to field personnel, executive leadership, and clients.
• Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented approach to project execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to lead under schedule and budget pressure while maintaining professionalism and accountability.
• Strong team building, mentoring, and organizational development skills.

Travel & Work Requirements

• Extensive travel and sustained project site presence required.
• Ability to support long-term project assignments and rotating site responsibilities.
• Must be able to traverse active construction sites including uneven terrain, elevated structures, and industrial environments.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as project demands require.

What You’ll Get

QISG Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.