Project Director

Solaris Energy Infrastructure•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors. We are seeking a highly experienced Project Director to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major power plant construction projects, with a primary focus on gas turbine and aeroderivative turbine-based generation facilities. This role carries full accountability for project performance, delivering on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability. You will manage cross-functional teams, EPC contractors, vendors, and stakeholders while driving successful commissioning and handover to operations. This is a high-visibility position critical to Solaris’s expansion in large-scale, reliable power infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field required
10+ years of progressive project management experience in power generation, industrial construction, or energy infrastructure projects.
Direct experience managing gas turbine or aeroderivative turbine power plant projects (greenfield or brownfield) from inception through COD.
Proven track record delivering utility-scale power projects on time and within budget in EPC or owner’s engineer environments.
Strong knowledge of: Gas turbine and combined-cycle power plant construction and commissioning processes.
Strong knowledge of: Project controls tools and methodologies (Primavera P6, MS Project, earned value management).
Strong knowledge of: Contract management (EPC, OEM supply, construction subcontracts).
Strong knowledge of: Regulatory and permitting processes for power generation facilities.
Strong knowledge of: Safety management systems and incident prevention in heavy industrial settings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PMP certification preferred.
Experience working in fast-growth, entrepreneurial energy or industrial platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for gas turbine and aeroderivative turbine power generation facilities, from pre-development through commercial operation date (COD).
Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, resource plans, risk registers, and change management processes.
Oversee procurement, subcontracting, and vendor management, ensuring alignment with project scope, cost, and schedule objectives.
Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), OEMs, utilities, regulatory agencies, and permitting authorities to secure approvals and resolve issues.
Manage project controls functions including cost forecasting, earned value management (EVM), progress reporting, and variance analysis.
Drive safety-first culture on site; ensure strict adherence to Solaris safety standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
Comfortable with managing projects working parallel path activities from detailed design through start up.
Coordinate workshop reviews on site to align engineering, logistics, and construction planning activities.
Experience managing on site SIMOPS conflicts and identifying solutions for the team to work through.
Facilitate effective communication and alignment among internal teams, joint-venture partners (if applicable), owners, and external stakeholders.
Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; implement contingency plans and recovery measures when required.
Lead project meetings, steering committees, and progress reviews; prepare and present executive-level status reports and dashboards.
Oversee commissioning, start-up, performance testing, and handover to operations, ensuring seamless transition and achievement of performance guarantees.
Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the project portfolio.