Program Manager

Capital Power • Homole, CA

79d • $125,000 - $140,000

About The Position

One Permanent Full Time Position. Based in Washington, DC or on-site at one of our Decatur, Hummel, or Rolling Hills facilities, and reporting to the Director, EAM & Asset Engineering, the Program Manager will lead engineering-managed sustaining capital and O&M projects across Capital Power’s U.S. fleet. This role oversees regional contract Project Managers, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with company processes and standards. This position requires strong project management expertise, financial oversight, and the ability to manage contractors while building collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Requirements

• Completed degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field (equivalencies considered).
• Project management experience, preferably in engineering or power generation.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing sustaining capital projects.
• Plant or field experience is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and vendors effectively while balancing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing sustaining capital project portfolios at Capital Power’s flex-generation and renewable assets.
• Leading regional contract Project Managers to deliver engineering-managed projects efficiently and effectively.
• Providing regular capex forecasts, including variance analysis and explanations.
• Developing, negotiating, and awarding contracts with contractors and engineering firms, in collaboration with the Contracts team.
• Selecting and onboarding contracted Project Managers at each asset location and assessing sustaining capital business cases.
• Managing workloads and evaluating the performance of project contractors, vendors, and engineering partners.
• Coordinating with internal SMEs and external consultants to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Communicating with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Commercial to ensure seamless project execution.

Benefits

• Flexible and affordable employee benefits.
• Retirement savings programs.
• Paid time off programs.
• Comprehensive onboarding and training.
• Programs supporting career development.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees