Sr. PM Major Projects- Power Generation Construction

Position: Sr. PM Major Projects-New Power Generation Construction
Job Summary The Senior Project Manager
- New Power Generation Construction is responsible for the safe, compliant, and successful execution of a major workstream within a single mega project or full life‑cycle ownership of a portfolio of multiple, complex capital projects. This role provides senior leadership across all phases of project delivery—initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout—by applying advanced project management practices to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for strategic planning, governance, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization , while leading cross‑functional teams and external partners. This position requires a high degree of independent judgment and serves as a primary point of accountability for project outcomes. This role relies on highly developed leadership, communication, and technical expertise, with the ability to effectively influence and collaborate across engineering, project controls, supply chain, environmental, regulatory, strategy, accounting, operations, external engineering firms, contractors, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.

The Senior Project Manager will operate as a proactive, solutions‑oriented leader within an organization primarily focused on execution of new generation projects, as well as other large, complex infrastructure initiatives (e.g., synchronous condensers and similar assets).Essential Functions Provides end‑to‑end leadership for complex capital projects or major project segments, from conceptual development through commissioning and turnover

Establishes and governs scope, schedule, cost baselines, risk registers, and change management processes , ensuring disciplined performance tracking and corrective actions

Accountable for project performance outcomes , including safety, quality, cost, schedule, and regulatory compliance

Leads and mentors project managers, project specialists, and construction inspection resources; sets expectations and promotes consistent best practices

Ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality construction execution in compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

Partners with project controls to develop and maintain accurate budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and capital spend reporting

Proactively manages project risks, issues, and dependencies across engineering, procurement, construction, and land services

Serves as a senior liaison with external municipalities, local authorities, landowners, and regulatory bodies

Oversees contractor performance, commercial administration, and contract compliance

Ensures timely, accurate invoice review and approval , aligned with contract terms and budget controls

Provides executive‑level project status reporting, including progress, risks, mitigation strategies, and financial performance

Measures and drives project success defined by:

Zero serious safety incidents

Completion within ±5% of approved cost estimates

On‑time delivery of key milestones

No significant regulatory notices, violations, or citations

Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying lessons learned and implementing process enhancements across the project portfolio

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field or equivalent experience (minimum 9 years total experience )7–10+ years of progressive experience managing construction‑related capital projects, including large, complex, or regulated infrastructure projects5+ years of experience leading and managing pipeline construction contractors and field execution teams5+ years of experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and capital governance

Demonstrated knowledge and experience on managing capital projects/programs related to power generation and/or electric transmission

Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal operating and construction codes

Advanced proficiency with project management and scheduling tools, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint,…