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As a Senior E&C Project Manager , you’ll lead moderate-to-large-scale power generation initiatives where technical complexity meets strategic impact. Your expertise in PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction and operations will be the foundation for delivering solutions that optimize performance and profitability across the entire asset lifecycle. Scope includes combined-cycle and simple-cycle capacity, cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and substation and generation-tie interconnection work. You will work under minimal guidance while performing complex tasks and exercise substantial latitude for making unreviewed decisions.
Your work will challenge you, and with our Core Values to guide you, you’ll quickly learn and grow with us.
Responsibilities/Expectations:
Leads teams to execute complex project plans, ensuring seamless coordination with internal and external partners and delivering results on time for moderate-to-large projects
Manages all aspects of project delivery to ensure timely, cost-effective, and competitive results
Sets up core project teams to enable collaboration and achieve objectives efficiently
Leads and coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup functions with technical resources under the structured guidance of the Project Life Cycle for consistency and rigor
Develops and implements detailed reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain control and transparency
Presents and executes recommendations grounded in engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk
Prepares, reviews, and approves RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions with precision and compliance; negotiates and administers agreements with consultants, contractors, and suppliers
Understands and applies economic impact analysis to drive solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value
Anticipates challenges, gathers critical data, evaluates opportunities, and makes decisions that deliver meaningful business impact
Designs optimum project solutions that improve economic performance over the entire asset lifecycle
Manages long-lead equipment procurement, interconnection milestones, and commissioning and startup readiness
Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
Other duties as assigned
Education/Years of Experience:
Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum ten (10) years’ experience in power generation, energy, oil and gas, and/or engineering/project management
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or construction management and Master's degree in business, project management or engineering management; PMP or PE
Shift/Work Hours/Travel Requirements:
Must be willing to travel up to 50%
Other Requirements:
Demonstrates excellent organizational/interpersonal skills and safety as the utmost priority
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications and PC skills
PMP certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Experience delivering thermal generation or energy storage projects through EPC or multi-prime contracting
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