Staff Power Project Manager, Project Execution

Williams; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams is seeking a Staff Power Project Manager to lead complex generation initiatives, from development through operation, across utility-scale and storage projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, ensure safety, efficiency, and profitability, and deliver results aligned with corporate objectives.

You will manage projects with a focus on economic optimization, oversee EPCs and consultants, and balance technical and commercial drivers while meeting deadlines and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in power generation, energy, or oil and gas engineering/project management.
• Master’s degree preferred; PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS) are a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% on assignments across sites and projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads teams to implement project plans or programs of significant complexity, coordinating with internal and external business partners
• Directs the full lifecycle of complex generation projects from development through commercial operation
• Sets up the core project team to facilitate achievement of the project objective
• Coordinates key functions with technical resources under the guidance of the Project Life Cycle
• Develops and implements project reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Presents and implements recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that support reliability targets and reduce project risk
• Prepares, reviews, and approves requests for proposals, bid evaluations, and contractor selection
• Leads engineering design consultants, EPC contractors, and field construction resources
• Understands the economic impact of the project to drive solutions; performs economic, optimization, and reliability studies
• Anticipates issues, gathers information, assesses opportunity, analyzes alternative solutions, and makes important decisions
• Develops optimum project solutions that improve economic profit over the life of the asset
• Establishes enterprise standards and best practices for generation project execution, including outage integration, commissioning and startup readiness, and performance testing
• Runs moderate-to-large projects with high quality and a focus on business partners
• Leads project teams and contractors; accountable for producing results and meeting deadlines
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Project leadership

Safety focus

Microsoft Office

PLC/Stage-Gate processes

Oil & gas industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field

Master’s degree in business, project management or engineering management

PMP, PE, and Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS)

Tools

Microsoft Project

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 Staff Power Project Manager you are not just managing projects — you are defining how complex power generation initiatives are executed across the organization. This role demands technical mastery, strategic vision, and the ability to deliver results that directly impact business performance. You will independently handle relatively complex facilities engineering assignments and lead multiple large-scale generation projects with a relentless focus on safety, efficiency, and profitability, ensuring every initiative aligns with corporate objectives and engineering best practices.

Assignments include utility‑scale combined‑cycle and simple‑cycle facilities, cogeneration and behind‑the‑meter generation supporting industrial and data‑center load, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and associated substation, switchyard, and generation‑tie interconnection scope. The role performs special studies relating to economic analysis, optimization, automation, and productivity, and may supervise engineering design consultants and field contractors engaged in project construction.

Responsibilities/Expectations

• Leads teams to implement project plans or programs of significant complexity, coordinating with internal and external business partners
• Directs the full lifecycle of complex generation projects from development through commercial operation
• Sets up the core project team to facilitate achievement of the project objective
• Coordinates key functions with technical resources under the guidance of the Project Life Cycle
• Develops and implements project reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts
• Presents and implements recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that support reliability targets and reduce project risk
• Prepares, reviews, and approves requests for proposals, bid evaluations, and contractor selection
• Leads engineering design consultants, EPC contractors, and field construction resources
• Understands the economic impact of the project being developed to drive solutions; performs economic, optimization, and reliability studies supporting investment decisions
• Anticipates issues, gathers information, assesses opportunity, analyzes alternative solutions, and makes important decisions
• Develops optimum project solutions that improve economic profit over the life of the asset
• Establishes enterprise standards and best practices for generation project execution, including outage integration, commissioning and startup readiness, and performance testing
• Runs moderate‑to‑large projects with high quality and a focus on business partners
• Leads project teams and contractors; accountable for producing results and meeting deadlines
• Ensures compliance with applicable technical, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Years of Experience

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 15 years’ experience in power generation, energy, or oil and gas 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 serving as the senior project leader on utility‑scale thermal generation or energy storage projects
• Experience with ISO/RTO interconnection agreements, air permitting, and long‑lead turbine and transformer procurement

Why Houston?

Big career opportunities in one of the world’s energy capitals, endless food spots and a diverse vibe—all without paying NYC or LA prices. Work hard, live better. Check out Houston.org 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. Here’s a look at what that means:

• 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 partner benefits
• Employee resource groups, wellness support, paid volunteer time, and company matching for causes you care about

Eligibility and benefits are governed by the terms of the applicable plan or program document which can be amended or terminated at any time. For more information, please visit Total Rewards | Williams Companies.

Equal Opportunity

Williams is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected under applicable discrimination law.

Why Williams?

Looking to apply your passion and skills to the innovative and vital work that helps fuel the clean energy economy? As the world demands reliable, low‑cost, low‑carbon energy, Williams will be there. We currently handle one third of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day to heat homes, cook food and generate electricity. We don’t offer jobs; we offer career opportunities that include:

• Competitive compensation and inclusive benefits
• Growth and development opportunities
• An inclusive culture where you can be yourself
• Opportunities to get involved in the community where you work and live

We’re proud of our innovative people who want to make the world a better place and invite you to explore how you can help us make clean energy happen.