Strategic Project Manager, Energy & Power Plants

Direct Energy Business; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead capital and O&M projects across our fleet of power plants. You will plan, manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills, along with a track record of delivering complex energy projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in power/industrial project management
• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of capital and O&M projects from concept to closeout
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and startup activities
• Develop budgets, forecasts and variances; manage risks and schedules
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory and company standards
• Provide clear status updates to stakeholders; facilitate cross-functional teams
• Support procurement strategies and contract administration

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

BS Engineering

PMI PMP Certification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project scheduling tools

Job description

NRG Energy in Houston seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead capital and O&M projects across our fleet of power plants. You will plan, manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety requirements, coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities to ensure reliable plant operations.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills, along with a track record of delivering complex energy projects on time and within budget.