Primoris Power Solutions, LLC
Sr. Director Project Management
Primoris Power Solutions, LLC, Lewisville, Texas, United States, 75067
Job Description
Job Description
The Sr. Director of Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers, Program Managers and Directors of Projects in the daily execution of medium to large-scale electric substation and transmission EPC projects and assisting the Vice President of Project Management as directed. This role provides strategic oversight, technical direction, and project management systems to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. The Sr. Director serves as the single point of accountability for project performance, client satisfaction, and team development, while also supporting operational alignment and continuous improvement across the organization at the direction of the Vice President of Project Management.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Directors of Projects to ensure consistent application of project management best practices. Oversee the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with Primoris principles. Manage client relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality expectations across all projects. Support contract negotiation, change order management, subcontractor oversight, and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate with Project Controls for effective project cost controls, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Facilitate project management meetings, training, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. Provide strategic input to business development, estimating, and proposal efforts. Collaborate with operations leadership to align project execution with broader business goals and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility industry with a focus on high-voltage EPC project execution. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an upper-to-executive management role. Proven experience managing electric substation, transmission, and distribution projects. Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals and financial controls. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and/or Primavera scheduling software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive leadership and clients. Proven strong cultural enhancement, leadership, positive personnel growth and achievement. Demonstrated strong innovation, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Experience with various contract types (Fixed Price, T&M, Cost Plus, Unit Pricing). Ability to lead in a matrixed organization and influence cross-functional teams. Proven strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to develop and implement project management processes and policies. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or construction management Master’s degree is a plus. PMP Certification is strongly preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. Operations experience in a utility or EPC environment is highly desirable.
Job Description
The Sr. Director of Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers, Program Managers and Directors of Projects in the daily execution of medium to large-scale electric substation and transmission EPC projects and assisting the Vice President of Project Management as directed. This role provides strategic oversight, technical direction, and project management systems to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality project delivery. The Sr. Director serves as the single point of accountability for project performance, client satisfaction, and team development, while also supporting operational alignment and continuous improvement across the organization at the direction of the Vice President of Project Management.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Project Managers, Program Managers, and Directors of Projects to ensure consistent application of project management best practices. Oversee the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and closeout, ensuring alignment with Primoris principles. Manage client relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for project-related issues. Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality expectations across all projects. Support contract negotiation, change order management, subcontractor oversight, and risk mitigation strategies. Coordinate with Project Controls for effective project cost controls, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Facilitate project management meetings, training, performance reviews, and cross-functional collaboration. Provide strategic input to business development, estimating, and proposal efforts. Collaborate with operations leadership to align project execution with broader business goals and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the utility industry with a focus on high-voltage EPC project execution. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an upper-to-executive management role. Proven experience managing electric substation, transmission, and distribution projects. Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals and financial controls. Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project, and/or Primavera scheduling software. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to executive leadership and clients. Proven strong cultural enhancement, leadership, positive personnel growth and achievement. Demonstrated strong innovation, negotiation, and decision-making skills. Experience with various contract types (Fixed Price, T&M, Cost Plus, Unit Pricing). Ability to lead in a matrixed organization and influence cross-functional teams. Proven strong organizational and time management skills. Ability to develop and implement project management processes and policies. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, project management or construction management Master’s degree is a plus. PMP Certification is strongly preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus. Operations experience in a utility or EPC environment is highly desirable.