Vice President PowerFLX

Penn Entertainment•Houston, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

PROENERGY is an engineering, R&D, and manufacturing powerhouse that addresses every need for fast-start power generation, including turbine and package manufacturing, turnkey project execution, power purchase agreements, and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. The company delivers innovative aeroderivative solutions to complex energy challenges. PROENERGY is investing over $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure, with major facilities in Sedalia, Missouri (manufacturing), Houston, Texas (lifecycle care), and an engineering office in Kansas City, supported by worldwide service centers. The company philosophy emphasizes taking care of its people and making a positive difference in the world, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits. This position leads PROENERGY’s project execution teams in delivering large-scale EPC construction and power installation projects. Reporting to the SVP of PowerFLX, this executive provides strategic and operational leadership across the division, driving project delivery excellence, profitability, and long-term growth. The role is both strategic and hands-on, combining operational oversight with deep involvement in project controls, contracting, and commercial risk management. The VP establishes tools, processes, and performance standards to ensure safe, high-quality, on-budget execution of major energy projects while developing the next generation of construction and project management leaders within PowerFLX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of EPC project leadership experience, ideally with both field and corporate exposure.
Proven success managing complex, multi-discipline construction projects or portfolios exceeding $100M.
Expertise in project controls, commercial contracting, and change-management processes.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L for a large operational division.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams, coach senior managers, and develop scalable processes.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead PowerFLX operations to achieve revenue, margin, and growth targets.
Oversee day-to-day functions and long-term strategy for the line of business (LOB), including staffing, training, and team development.
Provide strong, visible leadership to project management, construction, and engineering teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, and on budget.
Establish, manage, and regularly update operational budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
Drive process improvement and standardization in project controls, reporting, and risk management.
Partner with executive leadership to define and execute business strategies that expand PowerFLX’s market presence.
Oversee commercial management of major EPC contracts—negotiations, change orders, and cost control measures.
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory standards (OSHA, ISO), and client contract requirements.
Build a high-performance culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop project leaders; ensure succession planning for key positions.
Report division performance to SVP and CEO, providing data-driven insights on progress and risk mitigation.
Champion customer satisfaction and stakeholder communication across all projects.