Senior Project Manager - Power Plant Conversion

At PIC Group, Inc., our emphasis is on excellence. We recruit the strongest candidates in the power generation industry. As a global service provider, we continually seek talented individuals.

Title: Senior Project Manager - Power Plant Conversion

Position Type: Contract

Location: Alliquippa, PA

Reports to: Project Director

Status: Exempt

Key Project Requirements

• 15 years of EPC project management experience in large-scale power generation projects.
• Expertise in coal-to-gas conversions, steam cycle modifications, and BOP upgrades.
• Must have experience managing EPC contracts, large-scale budgets, and contractor performance.
• Proven ability to lead large teams, drive project schedules, and resolve on-site challenges.
• Strong understanding of power plant safety regulations, permitting, and environmental compliance.
  
  

Job Summary

PIC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the conversion of a 2,700 MW coal-fired power plant to a natural gas-fired facility. This $1 billion CAPEX project involves retrofitting steam boilers, upgrading steam turbines, modifying balance-of-plant (BOP) systems, and integrating natural gas infrastructure. The Senior Project Manager will oversee engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) execution, ensuring compliance with budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in power plant retrofits, EPC project execution, and large-scale infrastructure projects, along with a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage high-value contracts.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycle, including feasibility, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
• Manage EPC contracts, subcontractors, and procurement, ensuring successful execution and milestone completion.
• Provide technical oversight of boilers (Babcock & Wilcox), steam turbines (GE), cooling towers, balance-of-plant (BOP) modifications, fuel supply systems, and emissions control equipment.
• Lead budget control and risk management, implementing earned value management (EVM) and financial tracking.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, ASME, IEEE, API, and EPA regulations, managing permitting and environmental requirements.
• Act as primary liaison between clients, EPC firms, regulatory agencies, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and final turnover, ensuring performance, emissions, and efficiency targets are met.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Strong understanding of EPC project execution, construction sequencing, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Experience managing high-value contracts, ensuring cost control, schedule adherence, and financial risk mitigation.
• Expertise in power plant conversions, steam cycle modifications, balance-of-plant (BOP) upgrades, and emissions control retrofits.
• Deep knowledge of steam boilers, gas turbine systems, cooling systems, high-voltage electrical systems, and fuel supply infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, contractors, and regulatory compliance personnel.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, BIM 360, and Procore.
• Ability to interface with executive leadership, regulatory bodies, and engineering teams to drive project success.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage change orders, contractor claims, and scope modifications.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and perform computer work daily.
• Ability to walk job sites and ascend/descend ladders/stairs as needed.
  
  

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field) preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration (preferred).
• PMP certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) License (preferred).
• 15 years of experience in EPC project management for large-scale power generation projects.
• OSHA-30 certification preferred.
  
  

PIC Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer competitive wages and benefits. We seek out and employ talented individuals who meet the qualifications for each position. Due to the large number of responses we receive to our postings, only those applicants with the required experience and qualifications will be contacted.