Director, Construction Project Management

Job Summary

The Director, Construction Project Management will oversee and manage the execution of assigned utility-scale conventional, energy storage, or renewable construction power projects, or demolition projects of retired facilities. This role requires coordinating engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with contracts, permits, and regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, inspection, commissioning, and testing of the Project.
• Ensure all required licenses and permits are obtained to support the Project.
• Administer and enforce the obligations of each service provider under the construction and financing agreements.
• Report to senior management on progress of projects and modifications required, including safety, environmental, quality, schedule, and budget metrics.
• Review progress reports, address reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or deficiencies with the onsite EPC team.
• Ensure delivery, installation, and commissioning of equipment and materials under the construction agreements.
• Administer the project, budget, and schedule in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and environmental requirements during construction and commissioning activities.
• Interface with federal, state, and local officials, as well as neighbors of the project site, as needed.
• Prepare and distribute required monthly construction reports for internal management and external financing entities.
• Coordinate with the energy management group for fuel supply and offtake during commissioning.
• Coordinate training and commissioning support of the Operations' team based upon the project schedule.
• Create construction and commissioning project records and turn over such documentation to Operations.
• Manage proper construction team oversight.
• Manage and lead multiple projects from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Ability to inspect in-progress construction work and ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings.
• Organize, plan, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other NRG divisions and external organizations.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of construction means & methods.
• Able to work independently and with minimal daily supervision.
• A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, construction, or building science or relevant field of study.
• Directly relevant experience over a sustained period of time may be considered a suitable replacement for the Bachelor’s Degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE), preferred but not required.
• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale construction projects for industrial facilities.
• Experience/exposure in the power generation field preferred.
• Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work.
• Training in occupational health & safety and environmental regulation.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read Primavera schedules and critical path analysis.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in office, plant, and field environments.
• Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.
• Ability to walk around construction and plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, climbing, and walking.
• Ability to work remotely as required.
• Travel time up to 100% may be required.

Additional Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others – respecting their abilities and concerns of cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in an environment of uncertainty inherent in project construction.