Electrical Project Manager Energy & Industrial Group

Position: Electrical Project Manager 2 -- Energy & Industrial Group
Description

The Electrical Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, engineering, and execution of greenfield power generation projects with a specific focus on gas reciprocating engine plants and behind-the-meter (BTM) applications for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. This role provides overall project leadership across scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk; coordinates multi-discipline engineering teams; and serves as the primary interface between Sargent & Lundy, clients, contractors, and equipment suppliers from early development through commissioning and turnover.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

+ Lead full lifecycle execution of greenfield power generation projects (concept development through commissioning and closeout), with emphasis on gas recip and BTM assets.

+ Develop and manage project execution plans, including scope definition, WBS, schedule (Level 2/3), budget, risk register, and change management.

+ Coordinate multi-discipline engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil/structural, I&C) to ensure integrated, constructible, and operable designs.

+ Drive progress meetings, action tracking, decision logs, and status reporting for internal leadership and clients.

+ Manage formal project controls processes, including forecasting, earned value, and change orders.

Technical & Design Oversight

+ Provide technical oversight for medium- and low-voltage power systems, generator interconnection, protection & controls, grounding, and balance-of-plant electrical systems.

+ Oversee conceptual and detailed design for gas reciprocating engine power plants, including generator sizing, auxiliary systems, and integration with plant electrical distribution.

+ Lead BTM project development, including load profiling, capacity and resilience analysis, microgrid/controls concepts, and economic evaluation for customer-sited assets.

+ Review and approve key engineering deliverables (one-lines, three-lines, protection schemes, cable schedules, layouts, interconnection drawings, load flow/short circuit/coordination studies).

+ Coordinate and review OEM/vendor documentation for engines, generators, switch gear, protection relays, UPS, transformers, and control systems.

Commercial & Contract Management

+ Support business development and proposal efforts for greenfield and BTM power projects, including scope development, estimating, and schedule development.

+ Participate in contract and change-order negotiations with clients and major vendors, in coordination with internal commercial/legal teams.

+ Monitor and control project financial performance, including margin protection, contingency management, and invoicing support.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

+ Serve as primary client point of contact for assigned projects; maintain alignment on scope, technical requirements, milestones, and success criteria.

+ Lead interfaces with:

+ Utilities and ISOs/RTOs for interconnection and metering requirements.

+ AHJs, permitting agencies, and code officials as required.

+ EPC contractors, construction managers, and OEMs during design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.

+ Prepare and deliver clear technical and commercial presentations to client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Construction, Commissioning & Safety

+ Support construction planning, field engineering, and resolution of RFIs and non-conformances related to electrical scope.

+ Coordinate FATs, SATs, and integrated commissioning for engines, generators, switch gear, and protection & controls.

+ Ensure adherence to HSE requirements, including NFPA 70/70E, OSHA, and client-specific safety programs; champion a strong safety culture across all project phases.

Leadership & Mentoring

+ Provide leadership and direction to project engineers, designers, and discipline leads assigned to the project.

+ Mentor junior staff in project management fundamentals, client interaction, and power generation design practices.

+ Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, templates, and best practices for gas reciprocating and BTM projects.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

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