Director of Power Generation & EPC Operations

ONSITE AT BOTH LOCATIONS: Lafayette, LA & Abilene, TX

Compensation: $300,000+ Base + Sign-On Bonus + Significant Annual Performance Bonus

Relocation/Housing Assistance Available

We are seeking an experienced Power Generation / EPC executive to build, lead and scale a growing Power Generation division. This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who has progressed beyond managing an individual project and is ready to own the performance of an entire division, people, projects, financials, clients and growth.

This is a true division-builder role with direct visibility to executive leadership and ownership.

Location & Travel

Time will be split between operations in Lafayette, Louisiana and Abilene, Texas based on active projects and business needs.

The company will cover executive housing in one location, with relocation assistance available to establish residence in the other. Approved business travel and related expenses between locations/projects will also be covered.

What You'll Own

Build, structure and scale the Power Generation division as project volume grows
Provide executive oversight across multiple large-scale power generation, EPC and energy infrastructure projects
Lead and develop Project Managers, Superintendents and supporting project teams
Own divisional and project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cash flow, cost-to-complete, margins and project controls
Review estimates, bids, project budgets and front-end planning to ensure opportunities are executable and properly priced
Oversee schedules, critical path, manpower, procurement, subcontractors, vendors and major project milestones
Lead contract negotiations, change management, scope discussions and commercial issues
Identify cost and schedule exposure early and drive corrective action
Partner directly with clients, owners and executive stakeholders throughout project execution
Establish scalable project-management processes, reporting structures, KPIs and accountability
Recruit, mentor and develop PMs, Superintendents and future division leadership
Support business development through client relationships, industry involvement and future project opportunities
Maintain strong field visibility while ensuring safety, quality and client commitments remain top priorities

What We're Looking For

We are targeting a senior leader with substantial experience across power generation, EPC/EPCM, oil & gas, refining, midstream, pipeline or major energy infrastructure projects.

Ideal experience includes:

15–20+ years of progressive energy, construction, EPC/EPCM or major capital-project experience
Leadership above the individual Project Manager level, including oversight of multiple projects and project leaders
Strong understanding of power generation and/or complex energy infrastructure
Proven responsibility for project or divisional financial performance
Strong project-controls background including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and CPM/critical-path scheduling
Experience with estimating, procurement, contracts, subcontractors and change management
Ability to challenge project teams on schedule, cost, risk and execution strategy
Executive-level client relationship and negotiation experience
Experience building or scaling a team, division, regional operation or major program is highly preferred
Strong leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining close to field execution

Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Microsoft Project, NetSuite or similar project-management/project-controls platforms is beneficial.

Compensation & Executive Package

This opportunity offers a $300,000+ base salary, with flexibility for exceptional candidates, plus:

Sign-on bonus
Healthy annual performance/divisional bonus
Company-paid executive housing
Relocation assistance
Company vehicle or $1,200/month vehicle allowance
Project fuel coverage
Approved business travel, lodging and meals covered
Executive-level PTO flexibility
Medical and 401(k) benefits

This is an opportunity for an accomplished energy leader who wants more than responsibility for the next project. You'll have the ability to build the organization, develop the team, establish the operating structure and directly influence the long-term growth of a Power Generation business.