Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager leads execution of full-scale, turnkey Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) fuel cell power generation projects ranging from 50 to 200 MW. The role is accountable for safe, compliant, on-time, and on-budget delivery from contract execution through commercial operation. It provides cross-functional leadership, maintains internal and external stakeholder relationships, and applies sound judgment to resolve issues, manage change, and achieve project objectives. The position develops and maintains project execution strategies, budgets, forecasts, integrated schedules, risk and change-management plans, and project controls. It administers customer and supplier contracts, prepares and evaluates RFPs, negotiates subcontracts and change orders, and serves as the primary communications contact across project stakeholders. The Project Manager leads matrixed teams and coordinates engineering, utility approvals, construction, safety, testing, commissioning, acceptance, and closeout activities. The role may also support sales, marketing, or project development, contribute to Project Management Office practices, and perform other assigned duties. Up to 30% domestic and international travel may be required. The successful candidate must have or be able to obtain a passport and be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, use a computer, travel by car or plane, and wear required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Project management certification or education is required.
- 7–10+ years of project management experience, including 7–10+ years managing complex energy-sector projects.
- Experience managing projects valued at $75 million to $250 million or more.
- Experience with power plant or electricity-generator permitting, phased engineering development, and construction is required.
- Proficiency in cost control, risk-based spending and schedule forecasting, Microsoft Office, and project management software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera P6.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including communication with executive leadership, customers, regulators, and partners.
- Demonstrated ability to lead internal and external resources in a matrix organization, remain organized and proactive, and exceed customer expectations.
- Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
- Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, use a computer, travel by car or plane, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Must complete a drug screen, criminal background check, and employment and education verification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Translate commercial and technical requirements into project execution documents for engineering, procurement, finance, construction, and fabrication.
- Develop and maintain project execution, contracting, procurement, communication, resource, risk, and change-management strategies.
- Establish and manage project budgets, spending, invoicing, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Develop and maintain integrated schedules for design, procurement, EPC, permitting, construction, commissioning, and commercial operation; identify critical paths, resource needs, and constraints.
- Monitor and report project status, risks, decisions, issues, milestones, and actions; resolve or escalate obstacles.
- Ensure work meets contractual requirements, approved specifications, applicable codes, internal processes, budget commitments, and schedule objectives.
- Review and administer project contracts, including customer agreements, leases, power purchase agreements, subcontracts, and purchase orders.
- Prepare RFP packages, solicit and evaluate proposals, and present recommendations for management approval.
- Negotiate subcontracts, purchase orders, terms and conditions, and change orders with contractors, suppliers, and trade labor.
- Manage and document supplier and contractor change requests to limit cost and schedule impacts and support the company's contractual position.
- Serve as the primary contact for project communications with internal functions and external stakeholders, including customers, landowners, engineers, contractors, utilities, inspectors, and government officials.
- Lead multifunctional matrixed project teams, assign priorities, coordinate dependencies, and build effective working relationships.
- Coordinate utility layouts, engineering activities, and approvals with water, gas, sewer, communications, and electrical service providers.
- Promote safe construction sites from mobilization through commercial operation, including conducting or supporting ad hoc safety audits.
- Lead acceptance, testing, commissioning, and project closeout, verify contractual and design requirements, and document lessons learned.
- Support sales, marketing, or project development activities, including site walks and introductory customer or host-facility meetings, as needed.
- Contribute to Project Management Office policies, procedures, and best practices, and perform other duties or special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Generous paid leave.
- Competitive compensation package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
