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Director Conversions, Modifications, & Upgrades (CM&U)
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Job Location:
Houston, TX - USA
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Posted:
22 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 August 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Director Conversions Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U)
About PROENERGY
PROENERGY is an engineering R&D and manufacturing powerhouse. The company addresses every need for fast-start power generation: turbine and package manufacturing turnkey project execution power purchase agreements and asset lifecycle care for turbines and plants. Where others see impossible energy challenges PROENERGY provides innovative aeroderivative solutions.
Our Footprint
PROENERGY delivers fast-start dispatchable power solutions from worldwide centers for aeroderivative excellence. We are investing more than $1 billion through 2028 in infrastructure to serve our customers.
In Sedalia Missouriour 600000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Manufacturinga world-class investment in fast-start power and the only campus of its kind in the worldis growing by 40 percent.
In Houston Texasour 500000 sq ft Center for Excellence in Lifecycle Care features a Level-IV depot and aero repair facility which executes comprehensive services for aeroderivative engines under one roof.
InKansas City we have an office with an Engineering team that supports our sought-after solutions for turnkey projects and contracted power.
And ourworldwide service centersensure local service expertise near our customers. Our expanding service footprint includes Phoenix Buenos Aires New Brunswick and additional locations in Europe Australia and Southeast Asia.
Our Philosophy
We take care of our people and strive to make a positive difference for the world. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits that include Medical Dental Vision and Life/Disability Insurance at minimal cost to the employee 10 paid holidays paid time off and a 401K plan. If you are looking for a rewarding career and possess specialized knowledge and quality-oriented problem-solving skills we encourage you to apply today.
Position Summary
Under direction of the VP Commercial Operations responsible for establishing and managing the Conversion Modification and Upgrades (CM&U) organizations project management framework including developing policies selecting methodologies and overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they align with strategic goals. Key duties include governance (ensure adherence to project management and engineering standards and policies) team leadership (hiring mentoring project engineers) project oversight (monitoring progress managing risks) and strategic alignment (connecting project efforts to business objectives). The role requires strong leadership communication and deep knowledge of project management principles and direction of the VP Commercial Operations responsible for establishing and managing the Conversion Modification and Upgrades (CM&U) organizations project management framework including developing policies selecting methodologies and overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they align with strategic goals. Key duties include governance (ensure adherence to project management and engineering standards and policies) team leadership (hiring mentoring project engineers) project oversight (monitoring progress managing risks) and strategic alignment (connecting project efforts to business objectives). The role requires strong leadership communication and deep knowledge of project management principles and tools.
Reports To: VP North America
Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy Houston TX 77041 or6246 McHard Road Houston TX 77053
Position Responsibilities
- Top 3 Essential KPIs: Customer Satisfaction On-Time delivery Project & Contract Profitability.
- Align projects and programs with the companys strategic goals and objectives.
- Work with senior leadership to define project roadmaps and prioritize initiatives that provide the most business value.
- Establish implement and govern project management processes policies tools and templates.
- Ensure projects adhere to engineering standards processes quality controls and policies.
- Lead coach and mentor project engineers and other project staff.
- Oversee overall CM&U project portfolio to ensure consistent execution and delivery.
- Monitor and report on project progress budget and timeliness.
- Direct risk and issue management ensuring timely resolution and escalation when needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent education and experience.
- LM2500 and LM6000 experience.
- Experience utilizing project management tools and processes including experience with MS Project or Primavera software packages.
- 5 years experience in leading project engineering and/or project management organizations.
- Must be fluent in English with strong speaking reading writing and comprehension skills.
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in strategic planning and execution contracting negotiating and change management.
- Ability to develop detailed financial plans and execute to a budget.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams in problem solving cost estimating/control as well as schedule attainment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with all levels internal to the organization as well as externally to key customer contacts.
- Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
It is PROENERGYs policy to provide equal opportunity in employment to all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy age disability national origin marital status ancestry medical condition military status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
PROENERGY was founded in 2002 by President and CEO Jeff Canon. PROENERGY completed construction on its corporate office in Sedalia, Missouri in 2006. Since that time our campus has undergone multiple expansions, currently sitting on 90-acres and featuring 900,000 square feet of ...
