Director, Thermal Project Management

Description

• Analyze technical and construction risks proactively, providing solutions for those.
• Manage variation of scope and change orders.
• Permitting, interconnection, and real estate
• Lead negotiations during construction agreements.
• Lead all efforts in the assigned project(s) throughout the project lifecycle(s), from development to COD, to deliver the project(s) according to the required scope, meeting budget and schedule.
• Identify financial impacts of identified risks in the design and execution phases.
• Liaise with the procurement team in the preparation of SOIs, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, or any other documents.
• Assist and participate in the commissioning phase.
• Represent the company in discussions with third parties, stakeholders, regulatory bodies, permitting agencies, and the project’s customer.
• Participate in discussions with manufacturers and vendors, as needed, in coordination with the procurement team.
• Interface with lenders and their independent engineers.
• Identify and manage risks during contract negotiations and project execution.
• Manage internal interfaces with legal and contract management groups.
• Collaborate with the relevant engineering areas to optimize the design, layout, CAPEX, and OPEX of this infrastructure.
• Manage and coordinate other project managers and functions assigned to your team, as applicable.
• Participate in the preparation of contracts with OEMs, suppliers, and contractors.
• Manage workload and resources across multiple teams assigned to a specific project, promoting seamless coordination across different disciplines.
• Supervise technical documentation for requisitions and solicitations to be used with contractors and other third parties.
• Coordinate project meetings and communications to ensure project goals.
• Manage multiple interfaces across packages and contractors, including external parties and stakeholders.
• Participate and coordinate the evaluation of proposals.
• Collaborate with the real estate team to coordinate efforts for rights-of-way and easements.
• Provide guidance to the engineering team during the design process to make sure the technical team meets project goals and client’s expectations.
• Coordinate with interconnecting utilities to align with project objectives during project execution.
• Implement and keep a good track record of lessons learned.
• Oversee the permitting and approval process while working with the regulatory and engineering teams to ensure all required permits are secured in accordance with the project plan.
• Participate in the evaluation of suppliers’ technical and economic proposals.
• Identify and evaluate risks and prevent flaws in the project.
• Analyze progress reports to correct deviations and deficiencies.
• Provide inputs to define CAPEX, OPEX and size project contingency.
• Liaise with other internal departments as required.
• Monitor project activities and progress from the main office and at the project site, as needed.
• Provide periodic reports for management and the client as needed.
• Collaborate with the development team to prepare the required documentation package to secure permits and electrical interconnection.
• Ensure adherence to scope, quality, safety, and all environmental requirements and policies.
• Lead negotiations with EPC contractors and prepare agreements, understanding concerns and constraints, providing solutions to those in collaboration with other groups of the organization (legal, risk, project controls, etc.).
• Manage project interfaces across multiple contractors and work packages to promote coordination through adequate cooperation, ensuring adherence to the project budget and schedule.
• Collaborate with the commercial and finance teams to provide necessary cost modeling inputs for cost optimization.
• Manage periodic calls and meetings with contractors to organize work in the most efficient way.
• Travel to the project site during construction to oversee progress and resolve technical issues and other concerns.
• Ensure record keeping for the entire project by adhering to company document management policies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in combustion power plants, with relevant experience in gas turbines, steam turbines and reciprocating engines.
• Ability to travel up to 25% is required, and travel frequency must be adjusted during the project execution phase.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Strong verbal skills are required, including being an effective leader and communicator.
• Ability to multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple packages of the same project at a time.
• Proven track record of managing and delivering large-scale power plants, from development to commercial operation.
• Site experience in projects under construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry.
• Experience managing interfaces between contractors and contract negotiation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Master’s degree in mechanical, civil, electrical or structural engineering with relevant experience in the power generation industry.
• High degree of integrity and understanding of ethical industry standards.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance