What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Piper Maddox?
Role: Project Manager/Director of Project Management
Industry: Power Generation
Location: Fully onsite Houston travel
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 power generation projects (gas turbine and hybrid systems) from development through execution and handover
- Own project scope from start to finish - scoping development, detailed engineering through to construction before handing off to operations.
- Develop and execute project plans including timelines, resource allocation, and delivery strategy
- Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and contract execution
- Coordinate across engineering, EPCs, contractors, and key stakeholders
- Oversee installation, commissioning, and operational readiness of generation assets
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Provide regular reporting, financial tracking, and updates to leadership
Qualifications & Experience 📑
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
- 5 years of project management experience within power generation or energy infrastructure
- Strong background in gas turbines, power plant operations, or facilities engineering
- Experience delivering projects across both greenfield and brownfield environments
- Proven track record managing full lifecycle delivery (development through construction to operations handover)
- Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and project execution
- Proficiency with project management tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a delivery-focused mindset
Nice-to-Haves
- PMP certification
- Experience within compressor stations, midstream, upstream, or industrial plant environments
- Exposure to BESS or hybrid energy systems
Why apply 🎉
- Join a high-growth developer with a strong and expanding project pipeline
- Own end-to-end delivery of mission-critical energy infrastructure projects
- Competitive compensation package with bonus and equity upside
Hit “Apply Now” for further details if you meet the criteria above, or send your resume directly to a.michaels@pipermaddox.com.