Project Manager - Power Generation
About The Position
SB Energy is a leading company backed by SoftBank and Ares, focused on providing reliable, affordable energy at scale. Headquartered in Redwood City, CA, SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates large-scale energy and data center infrastructure projects across the United States. Since its launch in 2019, the company has grown significantly, operating over 3 gigawatts (GW) with a substantial pipeline. SB Energy leverages innovation and an AI-based digital platform to deliver local, reliable energy infrastructure matched to load, aiming to accelerate the energy transition to cleaner, sustainable power sources. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the successful execution of SB Energy's utility-scale thermal generation projects, primarily combined-cycle natural gas-fired power plants, from Limited Notice-to-Proceed (LNTP) through Final Completion (FC). The PM oversees the project budget, schedule, safety performance, contract compliance, and overall project delivery during the construction phase. This role involves managing EPC partners, OEMs, major equipment suppliers, and consultants, while coordinating SB Energy's internal expertise and acting as the primary project representative. The PM is expected to be a key decision-maker in daily project execution, escalating significant commercial, safety, regulatory, technical, or schedule impacts as needed. SB Energy emphasizes a culture of ownership, initiative, collaboration, and resilience, with the PM expected to embody and reinforce these values while fostering a thriving project team environment and pursuing the company's mission with joy.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with project financing processes, lender requirements, and independent engineer coordination preferred.
- Primavera P6 experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Monday.com strongly preferred.
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.
- Ensure projects 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.
- Coordinate with lenders' independent engineers, owner's engineers, and technical advisors to support financing milestones, monthly draws, and financial close activities.
- Manage contractor claims, change orders, schedule recovery plans, and commercial negotiations throughout project 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 ensure project milestones and obligations are achieved.
- Engage with federal, state, and local permitting agencies to support permit issuance, modifications, compliance reporting, and project closeout.
- Support community outreach efforts and maintain productive relationships with local stakeholders and authorities having jurisdiction.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams including Development, Power Marketing, Interconnection, Engineering, Capital Markets, Environmental, Permitting, Procurement, Quality, Real Estate, Safety, Operations, and Asset Management to ensure project success.
- Assist in the handoff of projects from the Development team to the Projects team at LNTP and manage the transition to Operations and Asset Management at Final Completion and commercial operation.
- 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.
Benefits
- 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
- Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
- Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
- Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
- Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
- Device Purchase Support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
