Project Manager - Power Generation

SB Energy is a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, focused on delivering reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure across the United States. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates large‑scale energy and data center projects, leveraging an AI‑based digital platform and a strong culture of innovation.

The Project Manager (PM) will lead the execution of utility‑scale thermal generation projects—primarily combined‑cycle natural gas‑fired power plants—from Limited Notice‑to‑Proceed (LNTP) through Final Completion (FC). The role includes responsibility for budget, schedule, safety, contract compliance, and overall delivery during construction, as well as serving as the primary internal and external representative for the project.

Responsibilities

• Own utility‑scale power generation projects from LNTP through Final Completion and commercial operation.
• Manage turnkey EPC contracts for combined‑cycle natural gas facilities, including balance‑of‑plant, interconnection, and supporting infrastructure.
• Maintain project budget, 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 close‑out activities.
• Oversee construction of gas turbines, steam turbines, heat‑recovery steam generators (HRSGs), cooling systems, electrical systems, and transmission interconnection facilities.
• Ensure projects meet performance guarantees, reliability metrics, and commercial operation milestones.
• Develop and manage project risks, scope changes, and commercial exposures; identify mitigation strategies and align stakeholders.
• Assist Legal and Procurement teams in negotiating EPC contracts, OEM agreements, long‑term service agreements (LTSAs), fuel supply agreements, and other 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.
• Manage contractor claims, change orders, schedule recovery plans, and commercial negotiations throughout 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 meet project milestones and obligations.
• Engage federal, state, and local permitting agencies to support permit issuance, modifications, compliance reporting, and close‑out.
• Support community outreach and maintain productive relationships with local stakeholders and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Coordinate cross‑functionally with internal teams (Development, Power Marketing, Interconnection, Engineering, Capital Markets, Environmental, Permitting, Procurement, Quality, Real Estate, Safety, Operations, Asset Management) to ensure project success.
• Assist in handoff from Development to Projects at LNTP and manage 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.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of professional experience.
• 5+ years managing utility‑scale power generation projects, preferably combined‑cycle natural gas, simple‑cycle gas turbine, thermal generation, or large industrial energy infrastructure.
• 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, HRSGs, 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; Monday.com and Primavera P6 experience 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 in Portsmouth, OH, and Piketon, OH.

Pay

Base salary range: $140,000 – $170,000. The range is a guideline; final offers consider skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks, and may 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 plus 11 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks parental leave.
• Life, AD&D, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, transit & parking (with company contributions).
• Mental, physical, and social wellness support (with company contributions).
• Flexible work arrangements and hybrid office setup.
• Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data.
• Optional legal and pet insurance plans.
• Device purchase support.