Mechanical Construction Manager - Primoris Energy Services

Primoris Services Corporation•Texas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Primoris Energy Services is seeking a Mechanical Construction Manager to provide overall leadership and management of all mechanical construction activities on assigned projects. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive construction plans, leading General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft labor. The position requires oversight of structural steel erection, mechanical equipment installation and alignment, piping fabrication and testing, boilermaker and HRSG construction, electrical integration, and crane operations. The Mechanical Construction Manager will ensure seamless coordination between disciplines, establish priorities, and manage resources to meet project goals and schedule milestones. This role also includes significant responsibilities in project planning, scheduling, mechanical systems oversight, safety leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder management, commissioning, project closeout, and talent development.

Requirements

Minimum 15–20 years of experience in heavy industrial, energy, or power generation construction.
Minimum 7+ years of experience in a Construction Manager, General Superintendent, Senior Superintendent, or equivalent project leadership role.
Proven experience leading multi-discipline construction execution on large-scale gas turbine simple-cycle, combined-cycle, or similar power generation projects.
Demonstrated experience managing major construction activities including: Structural steel erection, Mechanical equipment installation and alignment, Piping fabrication, installation, and testing, Boilermaker and HRSG construction, Electrical construction coordination, Heavy lift and rigging operations.
Proven ability to manage large field organizations exceeding 500 craft personnel across multiple disciplines.
Strong knowledge of project controls, construction scheduling, forecasting, budgeting, and productivity management.
Comprehensive understanding of construction sequencing from foundations through commissioning and startup support.
Extensive knowledge of ASME, AISC, AWS, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and applicable industry standards.
Ability to read and interpret multi-discipline construction drawings, P&IDs, specifications, one-line diagrams, vendor documentation, and engineering packages.
Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience considered.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
NCCER certification or equivalent trade credential.
Experience managing EPC power generation projects exceeding $200 million.
Experience with GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or equivalent gas turbine technologies.
Familiarity with both union and non-union labor environments.
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and initial plant operations.
Experience with modular construction, modular assembly, and advanced work packaging methodologies.
Proficiency with Primavera P6, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management of all mechanical construction activities on assigned projects.
Develop and execute comprehensive construction plans that support project goals, contract requirements, and schedule milestones.
Lead and manage General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, and craft labor across multiple disciplines.
Direct construction activities involving structural steel erection, mechanical equipment installation and precision alignment, piping fabrication, installation, welding, and testing, boilermaker and HRSG construction activities, electrical installation and system integration, and crane and rigging operations.
Ensure seamless coordination between construction disciplines to optimize workflow, minimize disruptions, and maintain project momentum.
Establish construction priorities and resource allocations to support critical path activities and project milestones.
Collaborate with Project Management and Project Controls teams to develop and maintain integrated construction schedules.
Oversee construction sequencing from foundations and steel erection through mechanical completion and turnover.
Lead short- and long-range planning efforts, including look-ahead schedules, manpower forecasts, and resource planning.
Monitor construction progress and implement recovery plans when necessary to mitigate schedule impacts.
Forecast labor, equipment, material, and productivity requirements to support project execution.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, efficiency, and schedule performance.
Provide management oversight for the installation, testing, and commissioning support of structural steel systems, gas turbine and major rotating equipment installations, mechanical equipment setting and precision alignment, process, utility, and balance-of-plant piping systems, HRSGs, SCR systems, stacks, ductwork, and pressure parts, welding, NDE, hydrostatic testing, and pneumatic testing activities, electrical interfaces supporting mechanical systems, crane and heavy-lift operations, mechanical completion and turnover activities, and startup and commissioning support functions.
Champion a proactive safety culture and ensure strict compliance with OSHA, company, client, and site-specific safety requirements.
Lead safety initiatives, audits, incident investigations, and corrective action programs.
Promote effective pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, and risk assessments throughout all construction activities.
Ensure accountability for safety performance at every level of the field organization.
Foster an environment where safety remains the highest priority while maintaining project execution objectives.
Ensure all construction activities meet project specifications, contract requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.
Oversee quality control programs covering structural steel installation, equipment alignment and tolerances, welding and NDE activities, pressure testing requirements, mechanical completion documentation, and electrical interface requirements.
Ensure compliance with applicable standards including ASME, AISC, AWS, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and customer-specific requirements.
Coordinate closely with Quality Assurance and Quality Control teams to resolve deficiencies and maintain quality performance.
Serve as the primary construction representative for mechanical execution with clients, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, OEM representatives, and commissioning personnel.
Interface regularly with project executives, project managers, engineering teams, and procurement groups regarding project performance and execution strategy.
Facilitate the resolution of constructability issues, RFIs, schedule conflicts, labor challenges, and material constraints.
Support project reporting, forecasting, and executive-level reviews.
Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout all phases of construction.
Lead mechanical completion and turnover planning across all systems and disciplines.
Coordinate punch-list management, system walkdowns, and closeout activities.
Ensure readiness for commissioning activities including hydrostatic and pneumatic testing, flushing and cleaning operations, equipment rotation and operational checks, start-up readiness reviews, steam blow preparation and execution support, and initial energization activities.
Partner with commissioning and startup teams to ensure efficient system turnover and operational readiness.
Support project closeout, final documentation, and owner turnover requirements.
Mentor, develop, and evaluate General Superintendents, Superintendents, Foremen, and emerging construction leaders.
Promote workforce development, succession planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Establish performance expectations and drive accountability throughout the construction organization.
Support recruiting, staffing, and workforce planning efforts across multiple projects.