Project Manager - Senior

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of CTG/CCGT project execution (development through COD)
• Manage EPC contractors and OEMs (e.g., Client, Siemens, Mitsubishi)
• Establish and maintain project scope, schedule, and budget (typically ***MM-***B+)
• Ensure alignment with commercial, regulatory, and operational requirements
• Drive decision-making and problem resolution across multidisciplinary teams
• In collaboration with our project engineering team and Owner’s Engineer, this candidate shall be knowledgeable on:
• Gas turbine and steam turbine specifications and integration
• HRSG design and performance
• Balance of plant (BOP) systems (cooling water, fuel gas, electrical systems)
• Phased construction approach
• Grid interconnection requirements
• Environmental permits
• All applicable building and national codes
• Construction Management
• Oversee site construction activities for:
• Civil works and foundations
• Turbine installation and alignment
• HRSG erection
• Electrical and I&C installation
• Monitor contractor productivity, safety, and quality performance
• Lead site progress reporting and milestone tracking
• Support outage coordination for tie-ins (if brownfield project)
• Schedule & Cost Control
• Track critical path and implement recovery plans as needed
• Work with our project controls team to monitor and manage:
• EPC and OEM schedules
• EPC and OEM Change orders
• Contingencies
• Risk-adjusted forecasting
• Contract & Commercial Management
• Administer EPC, OEM, and service contracts
• Manage claims, disputes, and contract negotiations
• Ensure adherence to performance guarantees (heat rate*** output, availability)
• Commissioning & Startup
• In collaboration with our commissioning and start-up team, support:
• Review of commissioning and start-up plan
• Pre-commissioning and turnover
• First fire and synchronization
• Performance testing (GT/ST output, HRSG efficiency)
• Coordinate with operations teams for successful handoff
• Ensure achievement of COD and contractual milestones
• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE)
• Champion a strong safety culture and zero-incident mindset
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
• Oversee environmental compliance during construction and startup
• Stakeholder Management
• Interface with:
• Executive leadership
• Utility customers / key stakeholders
• Regulatory agencies
• Local communities
• Deliver clear, concise project reporting and presentations

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is a hands-on project leader with deep knowledge of combined-cycle construction, capable of managing OEMs, EPC contractors, and internal stakeholders while delivering technically complex projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help lead the development and execution of large-scale natural gas-fired power generation projects, including simple-cycle combustion turbines and combined-cycle (1×1, 2×1, 3×1) facilities. This role is responsible for the development and management of the construction portion of the generation asset(s), including, but not limited to, procurement, EPC execution, commissioning, and commercial operation.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in EPC execution, utility-scale generation asset mixes, and complex stakeholder coordination in fast-paced, capital-intensive environments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or other related field of study (Required)

Master’s degree or MBA (preferred)

Experience

10-15+ years of experience in power generation or heavy industrial projects

7+ years managing large EPC projects (***MM+)

Demonstrated experience with:

• Gas turbine projects (Frame units, aeroderivatives)
• Combined-cycle plant construction (1×1 or larger)
• Proven track record delivering projects:
• On schedule
• Within budget
• Meeting performance guarantees

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• CTG and CCGT plant design and operation
• HRSG systems and thermodynamic cycles
• High-voltage systems and grid interconnection
• Familiarity with OEM platforms

Core Competencies

• Leadership in complex, high-risk construction environments
• Advanced schedule and cost control expertise
• Contract negotiation and claims management
• Strong technical problem-solving capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations

Work Environment & Travel

Combination of office and field-based (construction site) work

Travel to site during construction phase

Travel Percentage: 30 - 40%

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge of gas system design and operations including gas flow, construction, contracts, and emergency response
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal operating codes and construction codes
• Proficiency with personal computers, construction scheduling software, Microsoft Excel, Power Point Presentations, and other computer software related to pipeline construction project management
• Working knowledge of operations support systems, i.e. WMS, etc.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.