Project Director - Power, Project Execution at Williams Companies in Houston, TX

Job description

At Williams, we’re powering a cleaner, more connected future, and that starts with you. Here, your work fuels communities, drives innovation, and helps deliver reliable energy the world depends on. Join a Fortune 500 team that invests in your growth, values your contributions, and challenges you to make a lasting impact every day. As Project Director , you will lead the development and execution of complex power generation infrastructure — utility-scale cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation serving industrial and data-center load, battery energy storage, and the substations, switchyards, and generation-tie transmission that connect them to the grid. This role offers the opportunity to shape critical infrastructure while growing alongside a team grounded in strong values. Responsibilities/Expectations: Leads cross-functional project teams including engineers, project managers, and technical specialists to deliver high-impact outcomes with precision and accountability Leads utility-scale power generation projects from early-stage development through construction readiness, execution, commissioning, and commercial operation, managing all aspects of the project and transaction process to ensure timely completion and competitive results Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering and design, project legal review, permitting activities, and financial negotiations Drives the development and oversight of multi-year departmental budgets, ensuring accurate forecasting, financial transparency, and rigorous cost and schedule controls Oversees the creation, review, and approval of detailed technical project documentation, ensuring alignment with business goals and engineering standards Leads site control, permitting, interconnection, fuel supply, water supply, and local stakeholder engagement activities Coordinates due diligence activities with internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting, and interconnection Constructs contractual arrangements for project development and negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors Supports commercial opportunities including tolling agreements, power purchase agreements, and capacity sales Evaluates complex technical alternatives, identifies project risks, and conducts in-depth analyses to support sound decision-making and innovation Communicates project milestones, risks, and strategic updates — including investment recommendations and risk assessments — to senior leadership with clarity and influence Implements scalable work processes, tools, and procedures that enhance project execution and team efficiency Fosters strong partnerships with contractors, suppliers, utilities, ISOs/RTOs, regulatory agencies, community members, and customers to ensure alignment, collaboration, and successful project delivery Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements Other duties as assigned Education/Years of Experience: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university and a minimum of 7 or more years in engineering, project controls, commercial development, operations, and/or project management within the power generation, utilities, energy, oil and gas, or related industry Preferred: Master’s degree in engineering or related field and a minimum of five (5) years in engineering, project controls, commercial development operations and/or project management within a oil and gas industry Other Requirements: Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills Preferred: PE license and/or PMP certification Demonstrates proficiency in project scheduling and resource planning using tools like Microsoft Project, Primavera, and Oracle Applications Applies advanced