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Construction Project Manager

NRG
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

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Project Manager

The Project Manager will d irect and manage the execution of assigned utility-scale conventional, energy storage, or renewable construction power projects, or demolition projects of retired facilities.

This position is responsible for daily project coordination of internal and external resources to support Safety, Environmental, Development, Engineering, Estimating, Supply Chain, Scheduling, Construction and Commissioning activities on-site, while delivering the project safely, on time, and within budget.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of assigned projects in accordance with any applicable construction and financing agreements.
  • Provide oversight, monitoring, and approvals for engineering design, procurement, construction, inspection, commissioning, and testing of the Project including any value enhancements.
  • Ensure all required licenses and permits are obtained to support the Project.
  • Administer and enforce the obligations of each service provider under the construction and financing agreements.
  • Report to senior management on progress of projects and modifications that are required to be executed, and include key performance indicator metrics associated with safety, environmental, quality, schedule, and budget in accordance with department reporting standards.
  • Review progress reports, check on reported difficulties, and correct any safety violations or other deficiencies with the onsite EPC team.
  • Ensure delivery, installation and commissioning of equipment and material under the construction agreements.
  • Administer the project, project budget, and project schedule in accordance with company policies.
  • Monitor construction and commissioning activities are in compliance with all regulatory and environmental requirements.
  • Implement safety, environmental, budget, or schedule, corrective actions necessary throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  • Interface with federal, state, and local officials as well as neighbors of the project site as needed throughout the lifecycle of the project.
  • Prepare and distribute required monthly construction reports for internal management and any external financing entities.
  • Coordinate with energy management group for fuel supply and offtake during commissioning.
  • Coordinate training and commissioning support of the Operations’ team based upon the project schedule.
  • Create construction and commissioning project records and turnover such documentation to Operations.
  • Manage proper construction team oversight.
  • Complete project closeout and document any lessons learned.

Requirements

  • Ability to inspect in-progress construction work, and to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, permits, and drawings
  • Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface and coordinate work on a daily basis with other NRG divisions and external organizations
  • Demonstrated negotiation skills with clients, contractors, and vendors
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Strong knowledge of construction means & methods
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal daily supervision
  • A practical, adaptable, innovative, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to issues
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in engineering, construction or building science or relevant field of study.
  • Directly relevant experience over a sustained period of time may be considered a suitable replacement for the Bachelor’s Degree

  • Professional Engineer (PE), preferred but not required
  • Nine (9) to twelve (12) years’ experience and five (5) years’ experience in engineering or construction management
  • Experience / exposure in the power generation field preferred
  • Field experience related to the hazards associated with the work
  • Training in occupational health & safety and environmental regulation
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to read Primavera schedules and critical path analysis
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Ability to work in office, plant and field environments.
  • Ability to use keyboard and computer at long intervals.
  • Ability to walk around construction and plant sites and spend time outdoors standing, bending, climbing and walking.
  • Working Conditions :

  • Will work primarily in the field or at existing generating plants and at time in open office environment; ability to work remotely as required
  • Time worked outside of normal hours may be required as business needs dictate.
  • Travel time up to 100% may be required.
  • Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Demonstrated project management, leadership, influence, and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with others – respecting their abilities and concerns of cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in an environment of uncertainty inherent in project construction
  • Please Note :   Salary offered will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and / or experience and consistent with the job location’s market pay rate.

    NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability. Level, Title and / or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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