What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager position at Piper Maddox?
Role: Construction Manager
Industry: Power Generation
Location: Fully onsite in Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, Iowa or New Mexico
Salary: competitive bonus equity
We are partnered with a rapidly scaling company who develop hybrid distributed solutions (gas turbines & BESS) to clients in the data center, energy, commercial and industrial sectors. They plan to add over 2.2GW of projects this year alone!
This isn’t a traditional Construction Manager role, you’ll be fully in the field, leading execution of large-scale power generation projects to ensure safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery. Acting as the primary site lead, you’ll coordinate contractors and field teams, maintain alignment with engineering, project management, and safety, and oversee design, construction, and commissioning while managing a team of experienced Superintendents.
*Only US Citizens or Greencard holders can be considered
*Relocation assistance provided
Responsibilities 🔨
- Lead onsite execution of large-scale turbine-based power generation projects from mobilization through commissioning and handover
- Manage and grow a team of experienced Superintendents
- Own installation and commissioning
- Own day-to-day construction activities, ensuring delivery is safe, on time, and on budget
- Manage EPCs, subcontractors, vendors, and field teams across multi-discipline scopes
- Lead site safety, QA/QC processes, inspections, and turnover documentation
- Act as the primary onsite leader, coordinating stakeholders and leading daily site operations
Qualifications & Experience 📑
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
- 10 years of construction management experience within power generation or heavy industrial projects
- Min 2 years of managerial experience and large onsite teams (20 personnel)
- Strong track record leading onsite construction of gas turbine or aeroderivative power plants
- Strong experience across installation, mechanical completion, and commissioning phases
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, safety, QA/QC, and multi-scope coordination
- Comfortable operating in fully onsite, field-based environments
Nice-to-Haves:
- Experience with major turbine OEMs (e.g., Solar, GE, or similar platforms)
- Exposure to hybrid projects (gas BESS)
- Background in LNG, compressor stations, offshore, or process facilities
Why apply 🎉
- Join a high-growth company with an active, multi-project pipeline
- Lead large-scale, mission-critical energy projects with full site ownership
- Strong compensation package with bonus and equity upside
- Clear long-term progression across a growing project portfolio
Hit “Apply Now” for further details if you meet the criteria above, or send your resume directly to a.michaels@pipermaddox.com.