Senior Power Project Manager, Project Execution

Williams-Sonoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave and family support

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance and disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Williams, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seeks a Senior E&C Project Manager to lead moderate-to-large power generation projects. You will manage complex EPC/prime contracts, coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and startup, and ensure reliable, profitable asset performance across the lifecycle.

Requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or construction management with 10+ years’ experience in power, energy, or oil & gas, plus PMP/PE/MS Project preferred. Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.
• 10+ years in power generation, energy, oil & gas, or engineering project management.
• Experience with EPC or multi-prime contracting in energy.
• PMP/PE/MS Project certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to execute complex project plans with internal and external partners.
• Manage all aspects of project delivery for cost-effective results.
• Set up core project teams to enable collaboration and objectives.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Prepare reports, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control.
• Negotiate and administer contracts with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or construction management

Master's in business, project management or eng. mgmt

PMP

PE

MS Project Certification (MS)

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

At Williams, we're powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day.

As a Senior E&C Project Manager, you'll lead moderate-to-large-scale power generation initiatives where technical complexity meets strategic impact. Your expertise in PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction and operations will be the foundation for delivering solutions that optimize performance and profitability across the entire asset lifecycle. Scope includes combined-cycle and simple-cycle capacity, cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and substation and generation-tie interconnection work. You will work under minimal guidance while performing complex tasks and exercise substantial latitude for making unreviewed decisions.

Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you'll quickly learn and grow with us.

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Leads teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external partners and delivering results on time for moderate-to-large projects
• Manages all aspects of project delivery to ensure timely, cost-effective, and competitive results
• Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives efficiently
• Leads and coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup functions with technical resources under the structured guidance of the Project Life Cycle for consistency and rigor
• Develops and implements detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency
• Presents and executes recommendations grounded in engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk
• Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions with precision and compliance; negotiates and administers agreements with consultants, contractors, and suppliers
• Understands and applies economic impact analysis to drive solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value
• Anticipates challenges, gathers critical data, evaluates opportunities, and makes decisions that deliver meaningful business impact- Designs optimum project solutions that improve economic performance over the entire asset lifecycle
• Manages long-lead equipment procurement, interconnection milestones, and commissioning and startup readiness
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 10 years' experience in power generation, energy, oil and gas, and/or engineering/project management
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS)

Shift/Work hours/Travel Requirements:

Must be willing to travel up to 50%

Other Requirements:

• Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
• Solid understanding of PLC/Stage-Gate processes and extensive experience with facility construction or operations in the oil and gas industry
• Experience delivering thermal generation or energy storage projects through EPC or multi-prime contracting
• Familiarity with U.S. power markets, ISO/RTO interconnection processes, and air and environmental permitting

Why Tulsa?

Because here, you don't have to choose between career and lifestyle. Tulsa is a growing hub for innovation and energy, paired with a vibrant arts scene, great food, and a cost of living that actually lets you enjoy it all. Think shorter commutes, bigger impact and a community that feels like home from day one. Check out ExperienceTulsa.com to learn more.

We invest in our people in ways that actually show up in your day-to-day, not just on paper. Our Total Rewards are built to support how you work, live, and plan for what's next.

Benefits:

• Strong pay plus an annual incentive program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with options that fit your life, not the other way around
• 401(k) with company match and an annual company contribution
• Paid time off, including company and floating holidays
• Paid parental leave (up to six weeks per parent), plus fertility and adoption support
• Advanced AI tools and resources to help level up and work smarter
• Clear paths to grow your career, with a strong culture of promoting from within
• Tuition reimbursement and support for continuing education
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Domestic