Site Manager - Primoris Energy Services

Ultipro; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holidays

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Site Manager to lead on-site construction activities for power generation projects in Texas, starting in Houston with subsequent site visits across the state. The role requires 10+ years in industrial construction and 5+ years in site leadership, with strong emphasis on safety, schedule, and budget ownership.

The Site Manager acts as the on-site representative, coordinating with clients, the project team, and subcontractors to ensure safe, high-quality,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial construction with a strong focus on power generation projects and new plant construction.
• Proven experience managing and executing gas turbine installation, combined-cycle, and/or simple-cycle power plant projects.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory or site leadership roles with direct responsibility for crews, subcontractors, and client interaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, safety regulations, and QA/QC practices within the energy and power generation sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and owner relations on complex EPC or self-perform projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve field issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in construction/project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Ability to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction operations from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the on-site extension of the Project Manager, taking ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance.
• Anticipate and resolve conflicts or delays, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, craft workers, foremen, and support staff to ensure aligned execution.
• Plan and manage site resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team culture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders at the job site.
• Provide timely progress updates, address concerns, and build strong working relationships to maintain client satisfaction.
• Represent the project team in meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Support and manage budgets, schedules, and forecasts in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Track performance against baseline plans, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in subcontractor and vendor management, including contract compliance, invoicing, and change order processes.
• Enforce compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety-first across the site workforce.
• Ensure all construction work meets quality requirements and adheres to client and company standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including daily logs, progress reports, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager and senior management.
• Lead site-level project meetings and document outcomes.

Skills

Site leadership

Project management

Safety management

Budget management

Scheduling

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Site Manager to lead high-impact power generation projects with full responsibility for site execution, safety, and performance. Start with training in Houston, then travel to project sites across Texas—wherever the work takes you. Bring 10+ years of industrial construction experience, 5+ years in site leadership, and a readiness to hit the ground running. We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and innovation.

Job Overview

The Site Manager is responsible for leading and managing all on-site construction activities for assigned projects. Acting as both the construction lead and the project representative on-site, this role ensures the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of the project while also handling key project management responsibilities when the Project Manager is not present. The Site Manager serves as the primary liaison between the site, the client, and the project management team, ensuring seamless coordination, accountability, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily on-site construction operations from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory standards.
• Act as the on-site extension of the Project Manager, taking ownership of schedule, budget, quality, and safety performance.
• Anticipate and resolve conflicts or delays, implementing proactive solutions to keep projects on track.

Team & Resource Management

• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors, craft workers, foremen, and support staff to ensure aligned execution.
• Plan and manage site resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to maximize efficiency and minimize costs.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven team culture.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders at the job site.
• Provide timely progress updates, address concerns, and build strong working relationships to maintain client satisfaction.
• Represent the project team in meetings, inspections, and audits.
• Support and manage budgets, schedules, and forecasts in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Track performance against baseline plans, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Assist in subcontractor and vendor management, including contract compliance, invoicing, and change order processes.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety-first across the site workforce.
• Ensure all construction work meets quality requirements and adheres to client and company standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records including daily logs, progress reports, change orders, and cost tracking.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Manager and senior management.
• Lead site-level project meetings and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in industrial construction with a strong focus on power generation projects and new plant construction.
• Proven experience managing and executing gas turbine installation, combined-cycle, and/or simple-cycle power plant projects.
• Minimum 5 years in supervisory or site leadership roles with direct responsibility for crews, subcontractors, and client interaction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Deep knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, safety regulations, and QA/QC practices within the energy and power generation sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and owner relations on complex EPC or self-perform projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills with the ability to resolve field issues quickly and effectively.
• Proficiency in construction/project management software (Procore, Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent).
• Ability to travel and relocate to project sites as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate large, active construction sites, including uneven terrain, excavation areas, and temporary access ways.
• Frequent walking, standing, and climbing throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate site vehicles and perform site inspections in varying weather conditions.

What This Role Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Career path growth toward senior construction management or project management leadership roles.
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com .

Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.

AGENCY STATEMENT

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contactHR.

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