EPC Project & Program Leader Utility Infrastructure (Talent Pipeline)

ElevationHRHouston, TX

$100,000 - $300,000 / hour

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Compensation

$100,000-$300,000/hour

Job Description

EPC Project & Program Leader Utility Infrastructure (Talent Pipeline) Location: Houston, TX Work Arrangement: Hybrid, onsite, and project-site presence as required Opportunity Type: Talent Pipeline for Future Opportunities Why This Opportunity Matters Major energy and infrastructure organizations are expanding critical capital programs. ElevationHR is building a talent pipeline for future Houston-area opportunities across our client portfolio. We seek experienced EPC leaders who can deliver safe, reliable, and constructible utility projects. Talent Pipeline Notice This posting is not tied to one client or a currently approved vacancy. It supports potential future project and program leadership needs. Joining this talent pipeline does not guarantee an interview, assignment, or employment offer. ElevationHR will contact qualified candidates when an aligned opportunity becomes available. What You’ll Deliver

Drive execution: Lead projects from planning through construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Control performance: Manage scope, cost, schedule, quality, risk, and change.
Lead EPC partners: Direct engineers, contractors, suppliers, and owner representatives.
Strengthen delivery: Resolve constructability, procurement, field, and commercial issues early.
Champion safety: Set clear expectations for safe, compliant, high-quality execution.
Align stakeholders: Translate project data into decisions, recovery plans, and executive updates. What You Bring
Experience: 10+ years leading utility, power, infrastructure, or EPC capital projects.
Lifecycle delivery: Proven ownership from planning through operational turnover.
Utility knowledge: Electric, natural gas, generation, or related infrastructure experience.
Project discipline: Strong scheduling, estimating, risk, contract, and change-control capabilities.
Leadership: Success directing multidisciplinary teams in complex operating environments.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, project management, or equivalent experience. Preferred Qualifications PMP, PE, CCM, or AACE certification is preferred. Primavera P6 experience and exposure to both owner and contractor environments are valuable. Relevant asset experience may include transmission, substations, grid modernization, gas systems, generation, large-load interconnections, or underground infrastructure. What Success May Look Like
First 30 days: Clarify scope, governance, stakeholders, risks, and delivery priorities.
First 60 days: Validate schedules, forecasts, contractor performance, and recovery actions.
First 90 days: Improve execution discipline, decision speed, safety, and delivery predictability. Why Join ElevationHR’s Talent Pipeline
Expand your impact: Contribute to essential infrastructure serving growing communities.
Broaden your network: Engage with ElevationHR’s energy and infrastructure clients.
Advance your career: Be considered for future leadership assignments matching your expertise. Key Requirements
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employment sponsorship. Houston-area office, field, project-site, and travel requirements may apply.
ElevationHR is an equal opportunity employer and talent solutions provider. Employment decisions are made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. #EPCProjectManagement #EPCLeadership #UtilityInfrastructure #CapitalProjects #EngineeringLeadership #ConstructionLeadership #PowerAndUtilities #TransmissionAndDistribution #ProjectControls #HoustonJobs #TalentPipeline #Hiring

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