Director Project Management

The Director of Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Project Managers in the 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 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.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Project Managers 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.
• Drive effective project controls, including scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Facilitate project meetings, 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 a mid to upper management role.
• Proven experience managing electric substation, transmission, and distribution projects.
• PMP Certification required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated leadership, 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.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering project management or construction management
• Master's degree a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Operations experience in a utility or EPC environment is highly desirable.

Company Overview:

Primoris Services Corporation is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities. To learn more, visit www.prim.com and follow us on social media at @PrimorisServicesCorporation.

Benefits:

• 401k w/employer match
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Stock purchase plan

EEO Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement:

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.