Senior Project Manager – Power Generation

Job Summary

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex energy infrastructure projects, including utility‑scale CT and CCGT power plants and behind‑the‑meter and distributed energy solutions such as BESS, fuel cells, hybrid generation systems and microgrids. The role requires full lifecycle project execution with a focus on reliability, decarbonization and energy resilience.

• Manage stakeholders including Owner/Developers, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects.
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of capital projects across:
  • CT (simple cycle) and CCGT (combined cycle) plants
  • BTM power solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, hybrid systems)
• Define and execute integrated project delivery strategies across conventional and distributed energy assets.
• Act as primary client interface, overseeing all phases of a project from development through commissioning and startup.
• Manage capital budgets ($100M–$2B+), Level 1–3 schedules, risk, commercial, and contract strategies.
• Interface with EPC contractors and OEMs (GE, Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Power, BESS integrators, fuel cell providers).
• Ensure compliance with HSSE, regulatory, interconnection, and permitting requirements.
• Manage commercial risk, claims, and change management.
• Build and lead high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Support business development and client growth initiatives, particularly in energy transition and resiliency solutions.
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized.
• Ensure application of industry best practice on all projects.
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field.
• Provide advisory expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Strategic thinking – provides advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives.
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured.
• Process improvement – identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

• 10–15+ years’ experience in power generation and/or distributed energy.
• Proven experience delivering:
  • CT / CCGT projects
  • AND/OR BTM solutions (BESS, fuel cells, CHP, microgrids)
• Strong understanding of:
  • Gas turbine and steam cycle systems
  • Energy storage technologies and dispatch strategies
  • Grid interconnection vs. islanded systems
• Experience with hybrid and integrated energy systems.
• Demonstrated leadership on large‑scale capital programs ($100M+).
• Experience across EPC, EPCM, or owner’s engineer environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PMP or equivalent preferred.

On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.

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