Transition Services Manager

NAES•Issaquah, WA

About The Position

The Transition Services Manager coordinates the mobilization and transition of energy facilities into, out of, or between NAES operations and maintenance (O&M) management. The role serves as the primary coordinator among plant owners, operations leadership, corporate support functions, and project teams, supporting a successful transition from contract award through Care, Custody, and Control (CCC) and operational handoff. The manager oversees project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, and readiness requirements, with a focus on safety, regulatory compliance, and continuity of operations. The position also supports operational readiness for new facilities, newly constructed generating units, and expansions at existing plants, and facilitates ownership and contract transitions. It coordinates stakeholders, staffing, training, procedures, documentation, and readiness activities, monitors risks and progress, and ensures transition deliverables and handoffs are completed. The role reports to the Manager, Transition Services. Work is primarily performed in a home office or plant office, with extensive computer use and frequent virtual communication. Occasional corporate-office work and periodic visits to power generation facilities or construction sites may be required. Site visits may involve walking through plant and construction areas, climbing stairs, and navigating uneven surfaces; required PPE and site safety rules must be followed. The role generally follows a standard Monday through Friday schedule, with extended hours potentially needed during travel or project-specific phases.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Nine years of experience in project management, maintenance management, or operations management.
Experience in power generation, industrial operations, construction, project management, commissioning, or O&M, including facility mobilizations, readiness reviews, and operational handoffs.
Working knowledge of power generation technologies, plant systems, and construction, startup, commissioning, or operational requirements for transitioning facilities into O&M management.
Experience coordinating with clients, EPC contractors, vendors, plant personnel, and corporate teams to achieve project objectives and address mobilization and operational-readiness needs, including staffing, training, safety, maintenance, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Valid unrestricted US driver’s license in good standing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and project planning, scheduling, tracking, or reporting tools.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to manage priorities, anticipate challenges, assess readiness gaps, coordinate corrective actions, and communicate project status and risks.
Ability to manage project plans, schedules, resources, budgets, milestones, and risk mitigation, with an understanding of cost estimating, budget tracking, and project reporting.
Professional judgment and interpersonal skills to represent NAES effectively with clients and project stakeholders while aligning transition activities with company practices and contractual requirements.
Ability to travel to power generation facilities and client locations.
Ability to meet the Fitness for Duty Program requirements, including a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening.
Ability to work safely, follow safety warnings and posted signs, and comply with NAES safety rules and procedures.
When working remotely, a reliable internet connection and quiet, dedicated workspace are essential.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Maximo or another CMMS.
Experience with Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage mobilization plans, including objectives, deliverables, schedules, responsibilities, resource requirements, budget estimates, milestones, and variance tracking.
Coordinate site readiness activities, gap assessments, facility evaluations, and operational handoff requirements.
Coordinate development of plant procedures, schedules, training plans, safety programs, environmental compliance requirements, and NERC readiness activities.
Organize mobilization and demobilization to transfer operational responsibilities, personnel, equipment, systems, documentation, and processes.
Facilitate internal and client mobilization meetings and provide project status reporting.
Monitor mobilization progress, identify risks and implementation challenges, and communicate status and recommended actions to clients and NAES leadership.
Support standardization and continuous improvement of transition-service processes.
Coordinate clients, NAES personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders, establishing expectations, accountabilities, and communication practices aligned with contractual requirements.
Collaborate with existing plant leadership, incoming management teams, outgoing service providers, and project personnel to facilitate decisions, resolve issues, and maintain operational continuity.
Support operational readiness for new facilities, newly constructed generating units, and expansions in collaboration with clients, engineering personnel, project teams, and plant leadership.
Align construction schedules, staffing plans, training activities, and readiness milestones with EPC contractors and other stakeholders to support startup and commercial operation dates.
Prepare operating personnel for startup and commercial operations through orientation, training coordination, and alignment with NAES processes and expectations.
Coordinate and review plant operating manuals, procedures, and other required documentation with appropriate NAES personnel and clients.
Facilitate ownership transitions at NAES-managed facilities, supporting transfer of operational responsibilities and information between former and incoming owners and relevant operating teams.
Coordinate employee transfers, orientation, and recruitment activities, as applicable, with Human Resources, plant leadership, and other stakeholders.
Identify contractual obligations, project dependencies, and transition risks that could affect service continuity, staffing, readiness, or the start or conclusion of an O&M agreement.
Assess transition progress using project reports, readiness assessments, stakeholder feedback, and onsite observations; identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
Verify completion of mobilization deliverables, document outstanding items, and facilitate handoff to the responsible plant management or client team.
Prepare project status reports, mobilization summaries, and lessons learned.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of NAES transition services and operational objectives.