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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Project Manager - Madison Industrial Services Team

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Barnhart, MO, USA+1 moreMore locations: San Antonio, TX, USA
HybridMust live within 150 miles of Barnhart, Missouri, or be willing to relocate nearby; travel to job sites and occasional out-of-region clients is required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in the power generation field related to project management is required.
  • The candidate must live within a 150-mile radius of Barnhart, Missouri, or be willing to relocate near the Mid-America Office.
  • The candidate must be able to travel to job sites outside St. Louis, primarily in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois, with occasional travel to clients outside the Midwest.
  • The candidate must support office and field-related project requirements and work overtime and weekends based on project needs; overtime may vary from two to ten weeks.
  • Experience applying standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations is required.
  • Power plant and industrial experience is required.
  • Strong communication skills, including active listening, verbal communication, and written communication, are required.
  • Complex problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, problem sensitivity, information ordering, and judgment and decision-making abilities are required.
  • Proficiency with process engineering computer software is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Operations Manager with execution of all project aspects, including managing staff, providing vision and strategic leadership, monitoring schedules and budgets, evaluating productivity and quality, and directing the project's technical operations.
  • Direct and manage Project Engineers, Project Assistants, and support personnel in project planning, scheduling, design quality, and execution.
  • Assume responsibility for successful execution of assigned projects, including schedule, budget, scope, and deliverable quality compliance.
  • Build relationships and coordinate with clients and project personnel.
  • Ensure client input and job requirements are addressed and implemented consistently within contractual requirements.
  • Organize and supervise implementation of project management systems and corporate quality systems.
  • Maintain documentation files describing commercial, technical, and financial correspondence.
  • Prepare and evaluate monthly progress reports for schedule, manpower expenditures, and work scope accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Ensure invoices are processed accurately and promptly, and liaise with accounting regarding invoices more than 90 days overdue.
  • Identify and document timely processing of change orders for work beyond the original scope.
  • Develop new business opportunities through client relationships and participate in business development meetings.
  • Plan upcoming tasks, identify potential problem areas, technical information, and staffing priorities, and develop solutions as needed.
  • Maintain appropriate staffing levels, recruit and train personnel, and develop, coach, and track employee technical and work-management skills.
  • Develop project proposals, scopes of work, and budgets.
  • Develop and present project reports for clients.
  • Serve as the principal client contact for major accounts and manage multiple customers simultaneously.
  • Perform field walkdowns and data collection, including climbing and occasional travel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • PMP certification is a plus.
  • A strong desire to learn is desirable.

About the company

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 awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
  • Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
  • Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
  • July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
  • Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.

What makes Zachry Group unique

  • Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
  • Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
  • Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

Company News

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.

MySA
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.

12NewsNow
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.

12NewsNow
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.