Senior Project Manager - Generation

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below. October 02, 2026

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. GRDA is seeking highly qualified candidates for the position of Generation
- Project Manager Senior at its Administration Center, located just thirty (30) miles east of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The Generation
- Project Manager Senior is responsible for initiating, planning, directing, monitoring, controlling, and closing activities for designated projects to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished using best practice methodologies within prescribed business requirements, time frames, and funding parameters. Projects managed will include equipment/systems related to: power generation, combustion turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, boilers, HRSGs, electrical and non-electrical equipment/assets.

Key objectives include:
Project Management

Skills:

Determine "project sponsor" requirements, Identify scope and develop a work plan, Break the work down into deliverables and activities, Determine the sequence of activities and identify risks, Use basic scheduling tools and set realistic schedules, Establish milestones and deliverables, Determine resources required and assign owners, Control assignments and report progress, Obtain customer acceptance and complete project documents.

Reports directly to the Technical Services Manager

Project Manager(s), Project coordinator(s), Contractor(s)

Assist in the design review of generation operations system projects. Provide technical expertise and representation at review meetings. Verify quality status of designs, via engineering firms if necessary, prior to issuance for construction bid. Coordinates and oversees the work of project managers (by title or temporary assignment), outside consultants and contractors on generation projects; monitors work orders, project progress, change orders, and contractor pay estimates and payments.

Manage internal and external stakeholders. Ensure buy-in and support for project plans and schedules. Provide stakeholders with regular, frequent project status reports. Present and implement recommendations supported by sound engineering and operational efficiency that supports reliability targets and reduces risks inherent in the project. Hold project team members and contractors accountable for producing results. Keep the project team and key stakeholders informed of the projects status (i.e. schedule, cost, safety, etc) and scope changes that occur during the life of the project.

Creates specifications; prepares bid documents; evaluates bids received; prepares and presents reports and recommendations as required for the purchase of materials, equipment, services, and miscellaneous items associated with thermal and/or hydroelectric generation facilities and other assigned projects. May assist in the training of thermal and hydroelectric generation maintenance technicians for installation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures involving new equipment. Coordinates or verifies work of outside contractors and/or engineering firms concerning thermal and hydroelectric generation design activities;

monitors work orders, project progress, change orders, and contractor payments of assigned areas. Odd shifts and after-hours work may be required under system emergency. Assists O&M staff in troubleshooting complex issues and may supervise repair activities as assigned. May represent GRDA in regional organizations concerning thermal and hydroelectric generation facilities related topics. Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned oversight areas of the department(s).

Other duties as assigned

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, a degree in related field or a suitable combination of relevant work experience and education is required. Minimum five (5) years of project management experience is required. Large Utility (Power Generation) Project Management Experience is preferred.

Must have a PMP certification, or ability to obtain the certification with 6 months.…