Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

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EPC Project Manager – Industrial Power & Natural Gas Compression Projects Job Description

This salaried EPC Project Manager role oversees the full profit and loss (P&L) and lifecycle of large, complex industrial projects, including natural gas compression facilities and power generation plants. You manage all three phases of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction, coordinating technical, commercial, and regulatory interfaces across internal teams, external engineering firms, vendors, and agencies. Working initially from the Houston office and later on project sites across the United States, you ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with all requirements while building strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.

• Own full P&L responsibility for a single large EPC construction project, typically ranging from approximately $150M to $500M in revenue.

• Lead and manage the complete project lifecycle from initial estimating and proposal development through engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final close-out.

• Coordinate across engineering, permitting, and procurement teams to align technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements throughout all project phases.

• Serve as the primary link between internal teams, external engineering firms, vendors, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to drive alignment and timely issue resolution.

• Plan and direct project activities to ensure all goals and objectives are achieved within defined schedules and funding parameters.

• Oversee EPC execution strategy, including system integration, vendor coordination, and management of multiple complex interfaces.

• Manage large industrial projects such as natural gas compressor stations with heavy mechanical scopes involving turbines, motors, and engines.

• Manage power generation projects for data centers and similar facilities, including simple-cycle plants with multiple turbines or reciprocating combustion engines and potential BESS/solar integration, with heavy instrumentation and electrical scopes.

• Collaborate with sister or affiliated companies and subcontractors to execute major scopes of work while maintaining overall project control and accountability.

• Provide leadership and direction to a project team that typically includes 2–5 Project Engineers and support from project controls.

• Work closely with field teams and trades (self-performed and subcontracted) during the construction phase to drive daily execution and resolve field issues.

• Enforce and promote a strict safety-first culture across all construction activities, including utility lines, facility construction, and pipe integrity work.

• Maintain and strengthen client relationships, acting as a trusted partner and primary point of contact throughout the project.

• Identify and support new business opportunities and follow-on work with existing and new clients.

• Monitor project performance, including cost, schedule, quality, and risk, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Prepare and review project reports, forecasts, and documentation required for internal stakeholders and clients.

• Support formal training and development of project engineers and field engineers by modeling best practices in EPC execution and project management.

• Travel to and remain at project sites across the United States during the construction phase, typically for extended periods, while coordinating periodic trips home.

• Work extended hours, including some evenings and weekends, as required by project milestones and construction schedules.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• 5–10+ years of experience supporting EPC projects, ideally involving compression, gas processing, or power generation facilities.

• Proven experience managing or supporting large industrial construction projects through engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

• Strong understanding of EPC execution, including system integration, vendor coordination, and interface management.

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate…