Project Manager

NRG • Houston, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Welcome to the intersection of energy and home services. At NRG, we’re all about propelling the next generation of leaders forward. We are driven by our passion to create a smarter, cleaner and more connected future. We deliver innovative solutions that make our customers’ lives easier—helping them power, protect, and intelligently manage their homes and businesses. To do this, we need creative and talented people to join our company.

We offer a dynamic work environment and a unified and inclusive culture. NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance. Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future. In everything we do, we aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

More information is available at www.nrg.com. Connect with NRG on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in power generation, chemical, or industrial facilities, including responsibility for managing or supporting engineering, capital, maintenance, or construction projects involving boilers, turbines, heat exchangers, condensers, material handling equipment, compressors, fans, pumps, generators, transformers, motors, power distribution equipment, control systems, and electrical protection systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• BS Engineering or Technical Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 15 years of experience in power generation, chemical, or industrial facilities, including leadership of engineering, capital, outage, or construction projects involving boilers, turbines, heat exchangers, condensers, material handling equipment, compressors, fans, pumps, generators, transformers, motors, power distribution equipment, control systems, and electrical protection systems.
• Successful candidates typically possess strong project management, problem-solving, and analytical skills; excellent written and verbal communication abilities; and a commitment to safety and continuous improvement. The role requires the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, administer large capital budgets, and deliver complex projects across a geographically diverse fleet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of projects with varying levels of complexity. Responsible for project scope development, schedule management, cost control, risk management, and overall project execution from concept through startup and closeout.
• Develop, build, and maintain effective working relationships with site personnel, corporate engineering, operations, maintenance, supply chain, contractors, and external engineering firms to support successful project execution and open communication.
• Oversee feasibility reviews of proposed projects, support scope definition, evaluate alternatives, develop execution strategies, and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning plans.
• Develop project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance reporting; support business case development, budget authorization requests, and financial analysis.
• Support contract strategy development, contractor selection, bid evaluations, and management of external engineering and construction resources to improve project execution and deliver project objectives.
• Coordinate project activities during design, construction, outage execution, commissioning, and startup to ensure projects are safely implemented and transitioned to site operations.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with company standards, industry requirements, safety regulations, and applicable laws and rules.
• Utilize project controls and data systems for cost tracking, schedule management, reporting, and executive presentations, providing clear status updates on scope, budget, schedule, risks, and key decisions.
• Work effectively in a team environment as a leader, member, and/or facilitator while helping align cross-functional stakeholders around project objectives, milestones, and deliverables.
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of project execution plans, technical instructions, turnover documentation, and related procedures as required.
• Perform other duties and assignments as required.

Benefits

• NRG fosters a strong sense of belonging that leads to better collaboration and business performance.
• Our company programs are designed to help employees develop the skills they need for success now and in the future.
• We aim to champion our employees and bring value to our customers, investors and society.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level