Senior Project Director — Large-Scale Power EPC Leadership

Global Edge Group; Texas; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Edge Group is seeking a Project Director for our client in the Power Industry to lead large-scale EPC projects focused on gas turbine co-generation, LNG facilities, and power island systems.

The role oversees full lifecycle execution from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 15+ years in industrial or power construction, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing large EPC projects (> $500M) in gas turbine co-generation, LNG, or related energy infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of engineering design, construction management, controls, and contract administration.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for multi-million-dollar EPC power projects, including full lifecycle execution.
• Serve as the client’s primary point of contact, maintaining high levels of communication and trust.
• Lead internal teams including engineering, procurement, construction, and safety.
• Oversee contractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety policies.
• Review and approve engineering deliverables and design documents.
• Drive project performance with risk mitigation and schedule control.
• Coordinate resolution of multi-discipline technical challenges with internal and external partners.
• Participate in safety reviews (HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA) to promote safety culture.
• Manage change control processes and staffing/resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Global Edge Group is seeking a Project Director for our client in the Power Industry to lead large-scale EPC projects focused on gas turbine co-generation, LNG facilities, and power island systems.

The role oversees full lifecycle execution from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget targets are met while maintaining strong client relationships and coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and safety.