Senior Project Manager - Power Generation

OVERVIEW

The Senior Project Manager provides overall leadership and accountability for the execution of large, complex EPC capital projects within the Energy, Power, and Industrial Infrastructure sectors. This role serves as the single point of contact for one or more major clients and is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and corporate requirements.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with more than five decades of experience delivering complex capital projects. The organization has successfully executed projects across a range of industries including Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, Pulp & Paper, and other industrial markets.

The company is recognized for its commitment to safety, execution excellence, schedule certainty, and cost-effective project delivery. In addition to a strong project portfolio, the organization offers a collaborative culture, flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly manages and mentors Project Managers, Project Leads, Project Engineers, and supporting technical professionals required to execute large capital EPC projects.
• Responsible for staffing, performance management, and development of project leadership talent.
• Provides functional oversight of engineering, construction, project controls, scheduling, procurement, quality, and safety teams.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 15 years of total industry experience, including 11+ years in Project Management or Project Leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-capital EPC projects, preferably within the Energy, Power, and/or Industrial Infrastructure sectors.
• Proven success managing projects with:
  • Large multidisciplinary teams
  • Significant EPC contract values
  • Complex scopes, interfaces, and execution strategies
• Strong knowledge of EPC execution models, project controls, cost forecasting, risk management, and construction execution.
• Experience working directly with owner organizations, executive-level stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Proficient in engineering, project management, and reporting systems commonly used in EPC environments.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acts as the primary interface with clients for large-scale EPC capital projects, ensuring responsiveness to client needs and alignment with business objectives.
• Develops and maintains strong executive-level client relationships through regular reviews, alignment sessions, and performance reporting.
• Establishes and leads the overall project organization, execution strategy, and staffing plan.
• Oversees development and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction cost estimates for major capital projects.
• Accountable for safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance across all phases of EPC execution.
• Leads risk identification, mitigation planning, and root-cause investigations related to safety incidents, quality issues, cost overruns, and schedule impacts.
• Ensures project teams adhere to corporate project management standards, quality systems, and safety requirements.
• Maintains responsibility for the EPC capital budget, strategy, and approval of project expenditures.
• Supports proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts for major capital project pursuits.
• Ensures effective project closeout, lessons learned capture, and client satisfaction.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, and business stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare written communications and presentations for senior leadership.
• Ability to effectively present information to executive leadership, business groups, and boards of directors.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to apply concepts such as probability, statistical analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to utilize cost and schedule risk analysis, forecasting, and estimating techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Occasional travel to operating facilities and project sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, and navigate industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds when necessary.
• Office-based work environment with periodic site visits.
• Site visits may involve exposure to outdoor conditions, noise, moving equipment, vibration, chemicals, airborne particles, and active construction environments.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale EPC projects for a respected industry leader.