Technical Services Manager - Primoris Energy Services

12 Primoris Energy Services Corp; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Energy Services Corp seeks a Technical Services Manager to oversee field engineers on large-scale natural gas power generation projects. The role requires strong technical leadership, problem-solving, and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

You will guide project execution, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead a team of engineers across multiple sites. Travel to client sites will be required, with per diem eligibility upon meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of experience in technical services, construction, or engineering management in power generation (natural gas).
• Strong knowledge of gas turbines, generators, balance of plant equipment, and power plant systems.
• Familiarity with industry codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and coordinating cross‑functional projects.
• Excellent problem‑solving, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of field engineers with resources, training, and support.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshoot issues for project teams.
• Generate RFIs with Clients/Subcontractors and manage impacts on scope, schedule, and cost.
• Review project specifications, standards, and drawings from Clients, Subcontractors, and Fabricators.
• Plan with WorkFace planning to ensure field crews have Work Packages aligned to schedule.
• Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, progress, staffing, safety, and open issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and stakeholders for smooth execution.
• Manage site document controller for project documentation and submittals.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to meet specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and compliance.

Skills

Gas turbine knowledge

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Services Managers, responsible for overseeing and managing field engineers on large-scale natural gas power generation projects. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This position includes per diem eligibility upon meeting certain requirements.

Position Overview

The Technical Services Manager will be responsible for managing and providing technical guidance for the construction of natural gas power generation facili ties. This role will oversee project execution, troubleshoot technical challenges, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead a team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee and manage field operations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of field engineers, ensuring they have the necessary resources, training, and support to perform their duties effectively.
• Technical Support: Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Generate Requests for Information (RFIs) with Clients and/or Subcontractors and track their impacts on project scope, schedule and cost.
• Review project Specifications, Standards and Drawings from Clients, Subcontractors and Fabricators.
• Planning: Understand the Project Schedule, implement and follow WorkFace Planning best practices to ensure the field personnel have the Work Packages to execute in alignment with the schedule.
• Reporting: Prepare project status reports addressing schedule, progress, staffing, safety and open issues.
• Coordination: Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Documentation: Manage the site document controller to ensure accurate and up-to-date project documentation and monitor delivery and review of documents, drawings, and submittals.
• Quality Control: Implement and monitor quality control procedures to ensure project deliverables meet the required specifications.
• Site Inspections: Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, ensure compliance with specifications, and identify potential issues.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure all field activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in technical services, construction, or engineering management within the power generation sector, specifically natural gas power plants.
• Strong knowledge of gas turbines, generators, balance of plant equipment, and power plant systems.
• Familiarity with industry codes, safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Proven experience managing technical teams and coordinating cross-functional projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

Company Overview

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Power Your Potential

As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.