Project Director (East Focus) Houston TX or Tulsa, OK

Job Description

Job Description

Project Director (East Focus) Houston TX or Tulsa, OK

Experience level : Mid-senior Experience required : 8 Years Education level : Bachelors degree Job function : Engineering Industry : Oil & Energy Compensation : View salary Total position : 1 Relocation assistance : Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility : No

Job Locations : Tulsa, OK or Houston, TX

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East Project Director Focus : East Project Director should have experience developing power projects over a gigawatt in scale, with a proven track record in managing complex, multifaceted projects and the ability to work at speed with ambiguity.

Company Overview :

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.

Education : Bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

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.