Senior Power Project Manager, Project Execution

Williams•Tulsa, OK

23h

About The Position

At Williams, the Senior E&C Project Manager leads moderate-to-large-scale power generation initiatives, combining technical complexity with strategic impact. The role applies expertise in PLC/Stage-Gate processes and facility construction and operations to deliver solutions that optimize performance and profitability across the asset lifecycle. Project scope includes combined-cycle and simple-cycle capacity, cogeneration and behind-the-meter generation, plant uprates and repowering, battery energy storage, and substation and generation-tie interconnection work. The position works under minimal guidance, performs complex tasks, and exercises substantial latitude in making unreviewed decisions. The role oversees project delivery from planning through commissioning and startup, coordinating internal and external partners and technical resources. It ensures compliance with technical and regulatory requirements while delivering timely, cost-effective, competitive outcomes. Travel of up to 50% is required. The position is associated with Tulsa, Oklahoma; the job description does not specify a workplace type.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of experience in power generation, energy, oil and gas, and/or engineering/project management.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with safety as the utmost priority.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and PC skills.
Solid understanding of PLC/Stage-Gate processes and extensive experience with facility construction or operations in the oil and gas industry.
Experience delivering thermal generation or energy storage projects through EPC or multi-prime contracting.
Familiarity with U.S. power markets, ISO/RTO interconnection processes, and air and environmental permitting.
Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
Master’s degree in business, project management, or engineering management.
PMP certification.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Microsoft Specialist Project Certification (MS).

Responsibilities

Lead teams in executing complex project plans for moderate-to-large projects, coordinating internal and external partners and delivering results on time.
Manage all aspects of project delivery to achieve timely, cost-effective, and competitive results.
Establish core project teams to support collaboration and efficient achievement of objectives.
Lead and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup functions with technical resources under the Project Life Cycle framework.
Develop and implement reports, presentations, schedules, and cost forecasts to maintain project control and transparency.
Present and execute recommendations based on engineering principles and operational efficiency to meet reliability targets and reduce risk.
Prepare, review, and approve RFPs, contractor evaluations, and selection decisions; negotiate and administer agreements with consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Apply economic impact analysis to identify solutions that enhance profitability and long-term value.
Anticipate challenges, gather critical data, evaluate opportunities, and make decisions that deliver business impact.
Design project solutions that improve economic performance over the asset lifecycle.
Manage long-lead equipment procurement, interconnection milestones, and commissioning and startup readiness.
Ensure compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.