
Project Director (East Focus)
5 Star Recruitment, Houston, TX, United States
About the job Project Director (East Focus)
We are seeking experienced Project Directors to lead large-scale power generation projects across the U.S. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record managing complex, multidisciplinary teams and full EPC lifecycle projects, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results on schedule and budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee large-scale power generation projects (gigawatt scale), including simple and combined cycle plants.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, engineers, and construction managers.
- Serve as a key communicator with executives, internal teams, and external vendors, inspiring and motivating teams through challenging phases.
- Oversee full Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) lifecycle, including schedule, budget, and critical path management.
- Collaborate with internal teams (35-50 members) and external vendors (30-40) to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
- Navigate ambiguity and adapt to changes in project scope, design, or execution.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 7 years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations, or project management within the oil & gas industry.
- Proven track record in managing large-scale, complex projects (>1 GW for East; combined cycle and gigawatt-scale for West).
- Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and motivational skills.
- Robust industry network and technical/project controls background preferred.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- PMP certification preferred. PE licensure is a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with project management tools such as Oracle Primavera, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
- Core competencies in technical engineering or project controls, with ability to leverage team expertise in other areas.