Gas Power Generation Program Manager - Remote (U.S.)

AECOM • Houston, TX

3d • Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Gas Power Generation Program Manager to lead the development and execution of a portfolio of large-scale natural gas–fired power generation projects. This role requires deep technical expertise in gas turbines or combined-cycle power plants, outstanding project execution skills, and the ability to manage complex engineering, procurement, and construction programs from concept through commercial operation. This role can be remote or based out of any AECOM office in the United States.

Requirements

• Strong technical expertise in gas turbine or combined-cycle power plant systems.
• Proven program management skills, including planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel to client sites or field locations as required (typically 10–20%).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• 10+ years of experience managing large, complex natural gas power generation projects.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multi‑stakeholder programs from initiation through closeout.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience commissioning gas turbine units.
• Familiarity with gas turbine technologies, HRSGs, balance-of-plant (BOP) systems, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience coordinating engineering, construction, procurement, permitting, and regulatory compliance teams.
• Working knowledge of power generation construction standards, safety regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Experience in cost control, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead full life-cycle delivery of major natural gas power generation projects, from conceptual design through commissioning and turnover.
• Develop and manage integrated project execution plans, detailed schedules, budgets, risk registers, and quality plans.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical, controls, and environmental disciplines.
• Manage EPC contractors, OEM partners, technical consultants, and third-party service providers.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, standards, environmental regulations, and client requirements.
• Supervise review and approval of engineering documents, technical specifications, and construction work packages.
• Coordinate HAZOPs, design reviews, constructability assessments, and commissioning readiness evaluations.
• Conduct program-level reporting, stakeholder briefings, and executive-level progress presentations.
• Manage financial performance, including P&L responsibility, change management, and risk mitigation.
• Support business development activities including proposal strategy, client presentations, and pricing development.
• Implement AECOM policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure quality outcomes and on-time delivery.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees