Project Manager | Power & Energy Infrastructure

Houston, Texas Permanent USD125,000 - USD160,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager will lead complex power transformer and electrical infrastructure projects from contract award through final commissioning and warranty closeout. This individual will oversee project execution across engineering, manufacturing, testing, logistics, installation, and customer delivery while ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
  • Exposure to large-scale utility, renewable energy, and power delivery programs.
  • Manage lifecycle of large-scale transformer and electrical equipment projects.

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturer and provider of power distribution and electrical infrastructure solutions, supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, and large-scale commercial projects worldwide. With operations spanning engineering, manufacturing, testing, installation, and after-sales support, the organization delivers critical equipment and systems that support electrical grid reliability and modernization.

Job Description

  • Manage the full lifecycle of large-scale transformer and electrical equipment projects from project kickoff through final closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and execution strategies.
  • Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, logistics, quality, finance, and field services teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, consultants, utilities, and other external stakeholders.
  • Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to maintain schedule and cost objectives.
  • Lead project review meetings and provide status updates to customers and senior leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, safety standards, and applicable industry regulations.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Testing, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and customer handover activities.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, reporting, and operational efficiency.
  • Mentor and support project engineers and project coordinators while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10-12 years of project management experience within the power transmission, power distribution, utility, energy, or heavy electrical equipment industries.
  • Strong knowledge of transformer manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and project execution practices.
  • Experience managing complex, customer-facing engineering projects with significant technical and commercial scope.
  • Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PMI, PMP, or PRINCE2.
  • Proficiency with project planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar platforms.
  • Solid understanding of contracts, risk management, budgeting, and financial controls.
  • Knowledge of applicable industry standards including IEC, ANSI, and ISO.

What's on Offer

  • Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000
  • Health Insurance Premium Covered 100% by Employer
  • 401k plus company match available



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Marios Peripanos
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7116992

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Project / Program Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Houston
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marios Peripanos
Job Reference
JN-102026-7116992
 

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