Project Director

Salary Range: 175000 to 225000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

THE WORK:

•    You’ll serve as the single point of accountability to utility clients for providing full lifecycle professional services support on a multi unit maplej a utility-scale CCGT project, from early development through commissioning and turnover to operations. 
•    You’ll establish and lead the integrated project organization across engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project controls.
•    You’ll provide executive-level leadership to ensure alignment of project objectives with business case, regulatory commitments, and operational requirements.
•    You’ll lead early project development activities including site development, permitting strategy, commercial structuring, and execution planning.
•    You’ll oversee preliminary engineering, OEM engagement, and long-lead equipment reservation strategies. 
•    You’ll direct development of Class III cost estimates, integrated Level 2 and Level 3 schedules, and risk assessments. 
•    You’ll define contracting strategy (EPC, EPCM, or multi-prime) and lead contractor sourcing and negotiations. 
•    You’ll ensure readiness for regulatory approvals and investment decisions through structured stage gate processes.
•    You’ll lead all aspects of project execution, including detailed engineering oversight, procurement, construction management, and commissioning. 
•    You’ll ensure safe, predictable, and high-quality construction and installation of major plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant. 
•    You’ll oversee integrated schedule and cost performance, ensuring alignment with contractual commitments and financial targets.
•    You’ll direct construction management and field execution teams, ensuring effective coordination across multiple contractors and work packages.
•    You’ll lead commissioning, startup, and performance testing through achievement of substantial completion and commercial operation.
•    You’ll implement and enforce a robust Project Delivery System, including stage gate governance and independent assurance reviews. 
•    You’ll ensure best-in-class project controls across cost, schedule, scope, risk, and change management. 
•    You’ll provide executive reporting on project performance, risks, and mitigation strategies.
•    You’ll lead proactive risk identification and mitigation, including supply chain, labor, regulatory, and contractor performance risks. 
•    You’ll serve as the primary interface with executive stakeholders, regulators, partners, and contractors.
•    You’ll ensure alignment between owner, contractors, and key suppliers across all phases of delivery. 
•    You’ll lead commercial strategy execution, including contract management, claims avoidance/resolution, and performance management.
•    You’ll support regulatory filings, approvals, and stakeholder communications as required. 
•    You’ll build and lead a high-performing, integrated project team across development and execution phases.
•    You’ll mentor and develop project managers, engineers, and project controls professionals.
•    You’ll foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
 
• Onsite at client site: 
  The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships 

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) 
•    15+ years of experience in large-scale capital project delivery within power generation or process industries 
•    Demonstrated experience leading the full lifecycle delivery of at least one CCGT power plant project (development through commissioning) and a deep experience with combined cycle plant systems, including gas turbines, HRSGs, and balance of plant 
•    Experience delivering projects for a regulated utility, independent power producer, or EPC contractor and proven ability to lead projects exceeding $500M in total installed cost 
•    Strong leadership experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and technology/Gen AI enablement
•    Expertise in project delivery models, including EPC, EPCM, and/or multi-prime contracting and strong understanding of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, and risk management 

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

•    Experience serving as Owner’s Representative or in an EPCM delivery model 
•    Prior experience supporting regulatory approvals (e.g., CPCN or equivalent) 
•    Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or AACEi (CCP, PSP) 
•    Experience implementing Project Delivery Systems and Stage Gate governance models 
•    Familiarity with digital project delivery tools (Primavera P6, Maximo, Procore, advanced analytics/AI tools)