The Gas Turbine Project Manager is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of gas turbine-based power generation systems supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure. This role represents the owner's interests across design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and turnover of on-site power generation assets, ensuring safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance objectives are met.
The position requires deep technical understanding of gas turbine systems and balance-of-plant infrastructure, coupled with strong project management, coordination, and stakeholder leadership skills in high-availability environments.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline
- 7-10 years of experience managing power generation or energy infrastructure projects; experience supporting data centers, mission-critical facilities, or industrial power plants required
- Direct experience with gas turbine systems, including procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning
- Experience with contractor, CM-at-Risk, or Owner's Rep delivery models
- PMP, CCM, PE, or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Working knowledge of gas turbines, generators, controls, fuel systems, exhaust systems, and balance-of-plant components
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and scheduling tools (Primavera P6, MS Project, or equivalent)
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate vendors, engineers, contractors, and operations personnel
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-mitigation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface with executives, engineers, contractors, vendors, and AHJs
Duties and Responsibilities:- Manage the full lifecycle of gas turbine power generation systems, including concept validation, detailed design, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, and operational turnover in support of mission-critical data center facilities
- Serve as the technical and project management lead for gas turbine packages and balance-of-plant systems, including generators, controls, exhaust, inlet air systems, fuel gas supply, heat recovery (if applicable), lube oil systems, and auxiliary skids
- Review and validate basis-of-design, performance criteria, redundancy requirements, emissions limits, and reliability targets for gas turbine systems supporting Tier-level data center operations
- Coordinate and manage OEM and contractor's activities, including long-lead procurement, fabrication schedules, factory acceptance testing (FAT), delivery logistics, site installation, and vendor-led start-up activities
- Lead schedule integration of gas turbine milestones with overall data center construction, electrical distribution energization, commissioning, and phased turnover plans
- Oversee QA/QC and safety activities related to turbine installation, alignment, piping, electrical terminations, controls, and mechanical completion in coordination with field teams and vendors
- Manage cost control activities for gas turbine scope, including GMP buyout support, change order evaluation, cost forecasting, and identification of value-engineering or cost-avoidance opportunities without compromising availability or redundancy
- Coordinate testing and commissioning activities, including SAT, performance testing, load testing, black-start support (if applicable), and integration with electrical switchgear, UPS, and controls systems
- Support and manage permitting and regulatory compliance related to gas turbine systems, including air quality permits, emissions testing, fuel system approvals, and AHJ inspections
- Identify and actively manage technical, schedule, and operational risks associated with gas turbine systems, including fuel availability, emissions constraints, acoustics, vibration, and maintenance access
- Lead gas turbine-related coordination meetings, provide clear reporting on system readiness and risk, and support project closeout through completion of punchlists, O&M manuals, training, and turnover to operations and maintenance teams
Benefits Offered:- Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
- 15 days of paid time off
- 8 paid National Holidays
- Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications
Submission Requirements:At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following:
- List of all Educational Achievements
- List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
- List of Awards Received
- Detailed Employment History with each company including:
- Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
- Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
- Positions Held
Salary Range
$140,000-$220,000 USD
