Full-Time

Senior Project Manager-Engineer

Zachry Group

Zachry Group

5,001-10,000 employees

Turnkey engineering and construction services

No salary listed

Charlotte, NC, USA

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • 15 to 20 years of experience on Power projects, specifically combined cycle
  • At least 8-10 years as a Project Manager
  • Experience in managing a portfolio of projects ranging from small to mid-cap projects, as well as mid-large cap standalone projects of $100MM TIC and up
  • Strong communication and inter-personal skills to provide effective intra and inter-discipline coordination and communication with clients and vendors
  • Must be organized, self-directed, able to prioritize and multi-task, able to work in a team environment and take direction from others
  • Willingness to learn and work on a variety of tasks within multiple industries
  • Willingness to travel and work in office and field environments
  • Full and ongoing compliance with and adherence to all vaccination requirements, as may be established by the company or by a particular job site
Responsibilities
  • Experience managing mid-large capital power projects, with specific experience in combined cycle power plants. Project experience should involve management of multiple engineering disciplines and vendor management from early phases of project through start-up and commissioning
  • Monitoring, reporting, and controlling project costs and schedule through all phases of the Project
  • Execute of all aspects of the project including managing the staff, providing vision and strategic leadership, monitoring project schedules and budgets, evaluating project productivity and quality and directing the complete technical operations of the project
  • Experience in successfully managing and executing work with overseas High Value Engineering offices
  • Develop and implement administrative, technical and corporate procedures and policies to ensure the successful operation of the project on a profitable basis
  • Direct and manage the activities of Project personnel and support the team in the planning, scheduling, design quality and execution of projects
  • Assume full responsibility for the successful execution of each assigned project for schedule compliance, budget compliance, and scope and quality of deliverables
  • Build relationships and coordinate with the client and project personnel
  • Ensure the client's input and job requirements are adequately addressed and implemented consistently with the contractual requirements
  • Organize and supervise the implementation of project management systems and corporate quality systems
  • Maintain a documentation file, accurately describing all commercial, technical and financial correspondence
  • Prepare and evaluate monthly progress reports, describing the schedule, manpower expenditures and work scope for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
  • Ensure invoices are processed timely and accurately per contract agreements. Act as a liaison between the client and the accounting department on any outstanding invoices
  • Champion Management of Change by identifying and documenting ECNs and processing in a timely fashion where additional work is required
  • Develop new business opportunities as a by-product of relationship with clients. Participate in business development meetings
  • Plan and identify upcoming tasks, potential problem areas, technical information, staffing priorities and identify solutions where necessary
  • Responsible to maintain proper staff levels to meet project requirements. Actively recruit and train personnel for project as necessary
  • Develop, coach and track employee skill level in technical and work management areas
  • Develops project proposals, proposal scopes of work, and budgets
  • Performs field walk downs and data collection. Position necessitates field activities, some climbing, and occasional travel
Desired Qualifications
  • PE is a preferred

Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Antonio, Texas

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • NiSource 2.6 GW combined cycle project joint venture with Quanta strengthens power sector positioning.
  • Over $16 billion active project portfolio across LNG, chemicals, and power sectors.
  • Emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with reorganization plan court approval and operational continuity.

What critics are saying

  • McDermott and Chiyoda replaced Zachry on $16 billion Golden Pass LNG project permanently.
  • 4,410 post-bankruptcy layoffs and ongoing workforce reductions impair project execution capacity.
  • Federal WARN Act lawsuit over mass layoffs creates multimillion-dollar liability and client reputation damage.

What makes Zachry Group unique

  • Century-old EPC firm with 100+ gas-fired facilities and 60,000 MW design experience.
  • Strategic partnerships with Quanta Services and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries enhance execution capabilities.
  • Expanded into water infrastructure via Crescent Constructors acquisition September 2025.

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Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

Hearst Communications
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.

12News
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more workers

BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.

12News
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.