Senior/Principal Project Manager - Power Generation
A nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm is seeking Senior and Principal Project Managers to support a growing portfolio of new power generation projects in Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to lead the development and delivery of large-scale advanced thermal generation facilities, including combined-cycle and simple-cycle gas turbine projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead major greenfield and brownfield power generation projects from development through commissioning and turnover.
- Manage EPC and Owner's Engineer interfaces throughout project execution.
- Oversee engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
- Direct project controls, cost management, scheduling, risk mitigation, and governance processes.
- Coordinate with contractors, equipment vendors, permitting agencies, and executive stakeholders.
- Provide leadership across multiple project workstreams while ensuring safety, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are met.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of project management experience supporting utility-scale power generation projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering large thermal generation projects, including combined-cycle and/or simple-cycle gas turbine facilities.
- Experience overseeing projects through the full lifecycle, from development and engineering through construction and startup.
- Strong understanding of EPC contracting, project controls, procurement, construction management, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven ability to lead complex, high-value capital projects in a fast-paced environment.
- PMP, PE, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
Location
Preference for candidates located in the Greater Phoenix area or those willing to relocate.
Remote flexibility may be available for highly qualified candidates located within the U.S. Mountain Region, with the ability to travel as needed to support project and client requirements.
What we are offering:
Immediate involvement in a significant portfolio of new generation capital projects.
Opportunity to join a well-established, employee-owned engineering and consulting organization with a strong reputation in the energy and infrastructure markets.
High-visibility role supporting major utility and power generation clients.
Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and long-term career growth opportunities.
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