Project Manager - Power Generation

About the role

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, beginning at Limited Notice-to-Proceed ("LNTP") through Final Completion ("FC"). The PM is responsible for project budget, schedule, safety performance, contract compliance, and overall project delivery during the construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of utility-scale power generation projects from Limited Notice-to-Proceed ("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.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist SB Energy Legal and Procurement teams 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 close coordination with Legal, Environmental, and Development teams.
• Career development and management of 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.

Qualifications/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.