Project Manager - Power Generation

About the role

SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future. Founded in 2019, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States, with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline nationwide.

The Project Manager ("PM") is responsible for the successful execution of SB Energy's utility-scale thermal generation projects, with a primary focus on combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plants, from Limited Notice-to-Proceed ("LNTP") through Final Completion ("FC"). The PM oversees project budget, schedule, safety performance, contract compliance, and overall project delivery during the construction phase, serving as the primary representative for the project both internally and externally.

At SB Energy, our values are the foundation for how we operate, make decisions, and measure success. As a PM, you will drive business outcomes while embodying and reinforcing our culture—leading with an ownership mindset, fostering collaboration, and pursuing our mission with joy and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of utility-scale power generation projects from LNTP through Final Completion and commercial operation.
• Manage turnkey EPC contract(s) for combined-cycle natural gas power generation facilities, including balance-of-plant systems, interconnection facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Maintain project budget, including contingency utilization, cash flow forecasting, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Maintain and manage the overall project schedule; Primavera P6 experience strongly preferred.
• Coordinate major equipment procurement, manufacturing oversight, delivery, installation, startup, commissioning, performance testing, and project closeout activities.
• Oversee construction activities associated with gas turbines, steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), cooling systems, electrical systems, and transmission interconnection facilities.
• Ensure projects achieve required performance guarantees, reliability metrics, and commercial operation milestones.
• Develop and manage project risks, scope changes, and commercial exposures; proactively identify mitigation strategies and align stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiating and executing EPC contracts, OEM agreements, long-term service agreements (LTSAs), fuel supply agreements, and other project execution contracts.
• Maintain contractual, regulatory, and environmental compliance in coordination with Legal, Environmental, and Development teams.
• Coordinate with lenders' independent engineers, owner's engineers, and technical advisors to support financing milestones, monthly draws, and financial close activities.
• Manage contractor claims, change orders, schedule recovery plans, and commercial negotiations throughout project execution.
• Provide regular project updates to SB Energy leadership, investors, lenders, utility partners, and external stakeholders.
• Interface with natural gas utilities, transmission providers, balancing authorities, power purchasers, and regional grid operators to ensure project milestones and obligations are achieved.
• Engage with federal, state, and local permitting agencies to support permit issuance, modifications, compliance reporting, and project closeout.
• Support community outreach efforts and maintain productive relationships with local stakeholders and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams including Development, Power Marketing, Interconnection, Engineering, Capital Markets, Environmental, Permitting, Procurement, Quality, Real Estate, Safety, Operations, and Asset Management.
• Assist in the handoff of projects from the Development team to the Projects team at LNTP and manage the transition to Operations and Asset Management at Final Completion.
• Directly manage project-specific Project Coordinator(s) and/or Associate Project Manager(s), delegating responsibilities and providing mentorship.
• Coordinate with SB Energy field teams to ensure on-site supervision and execution of EPC contracts meet safety, quality, environmental, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams and contractor organizations.

Requirements

• At least 7-10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing utility-scale power generation projects, preferably including combined-cycle natural gas, simple-cycle gas turbine, thermal generation, or large industrial energy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing EPC contracts and major equipment suppliers for power generation facilities.
• Strong understanding of power plant construction, commissioning, startup, and performance testing processes.
• Familiarity with gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSG, electrical balance-of-plant, and transmission interconnection systems.
• Experience with project financing processes, lender requirements, and independent engineer coordination preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 25–50% of the time, as needed.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools; experience with Monday.com and Primavera P6 strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience working with utilities, grid operators, regulatory agencies, and major EPC contractors preferred.

Location: On-site, Portsmouth, OH

Pay

Base Pay - $140,000 - $170,000. The pay range is a guideline; offers are tailored based on skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks while ensuring internal parity. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents).
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays.
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave.
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions).
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions).
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup.
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data.
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans.
• Device Purchase Support.

SB Energy supports local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and mentorship programs focused on engineering and clean energy access. Employees are encouraged to participate in these efforts.