Project Manager – EPC Power & Energy Projects - ARB, Inc

ARB, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the execution of large, complex EPC projects within the power generation and oil & gas sectors. The Project Manager is responsible for full lifecycle project execution and provides single-point accountability for safety, cost, schedule, quality, and contractual performance from notice to proceed through commissioning and project closeout.

This role serves as the primary leader and owner of the project, managing multi-disciplinary teams and coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities. The Project Manager interfaces directly with owners, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory agencies, and ensures disciplined execution consistent with EPC best practices while aligning with corporate objectives, policies, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for overall project execution, outcomes, and client satisfaction.
• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture where safety is the highest priority across all phases of execution.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project team across engineering, construction, procurement, commissioning, and project controls.
• Develop and manage strong, collaborative client relationships and act as the primary interface with customers and key stakeholders.
• Lead upfront project planning, execution strategy development, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure development, integration, and adherence to engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning schedules.
• Own and manage all financial aspects of the project, including budgeting, cost forecasting, contingency management, cost control, and change control.
• Administer and enforce the EPC contract and all related subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Review engineering changes, field modifications, and design adjustments for cost, schedule, and contractual impacts.
• Coordinate procurement of long-lead equipment, bulk materials, and specialty services to support execution and commissioning.
• Proactively identify and resolve execution issues, evaluate alternatives, and drive timely, aligned decisions.
• Ensure commissioning planning and readiness are integrated early and executed effectively through system turnover, testing, and final acceptance.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with executive leadership regarding project status, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in engineering, construction, and project management within EPC delivery of power generation, energy infrastructure, or heavy industrial projects.
• Extensive experience managing EPC projects through full lifecycle execution with direct responsibility for cost, schedule, safety, quality, and commercial performance.
• Strong understanding of EPC contracting models, project controls, cost management, and schedule management.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office tools.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, but not required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred, but not required.

Leadership Profile

• Safety-driven, accountable, and decisive.
• Commercially astute with a strong execution mindset.
• Trusted to operate independently with limited oversight.
• Effective in high-visibility, high-pressure environments.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary Range: $145,000 – $185,000 annually
• Per Diem: Available if eligible
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

Company Overview

ARB, Inc. is a subsidiary of Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM), a leading specialty contractor providing engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and fabrication services across the energy infrastructure sector. Primoris serves power generation, oil and gas, chemical and petrochemical, pipeline, utilities, renewables, refining, and mining markets throughout the United States and Canada.

ARB, Inc. has a long-standing reputation for delivering self-performed and turnkey EPC solutions with safety and quality as core values. The company partners closely with clients and stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and with predictable outcomes.

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.

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