Sargent & Lundy

Project Manager - Fossil Fuel Power Plant

Sargent & Lundy$145K — $222K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of construction experience with a full construction focus.
  • Experience in advanced class combined cycle projects preferred.
  • Familiar with EPC and GC contract models.
  • 15+ years in leadership roles managing construction teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong communication skills across diverse stakeholders and vendors.
  • Knowledge of power plant regulations, safety, and best practices.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the construction expert and collaborate with lead managers across projects.
  • Manage and communicate with clients to set expectations and build strong relationships.
  • Oversee project costs and schedules, ensuring project profitability.
  • Manage and document change orders effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans for projects.
  • Lead and supervise construction management and commissioning staff on-site.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality assurance throughout the project.

Benefits

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance coverage
  • Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Daycare services
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition Assistance and Merit Scholarship Program
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position is expected to be a field assignment in Oklahoma, USA. The location of the assignment can vary depending on the job and/or client. We do offer per diem for those that qualify.

 

Position Overview:

The Project Manager will work as a construction subject matter expert, responsible for supervising a team of discipline specific construction managers. The Project Manager will serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment of project objectives and requirements. This employee will be focused on managing and guiding the team to safely complete the scope of work on schedule for our clients. We are seeking a proven leader with large scale Combined Cycle power plant experience, who can not only ensure the delivery of essential core services through a construction lens, but do so with the highest level of alignment with our core values.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Act as the Construction subject matter expert and interface with all lead managers/team leads, while leveraging that knowledge for all projects within our company, as well as serve S&L across other business units that require construction experience.
  • Manage client expectations and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and timely updates.
  • Provide oversight to the project’s overall cost and schedule.
  • Oversee and manage change orders, ensuring scope changes are documented, approved, and incorporated into project plans.
  • Assess and mitigate the impact of scope changes on cost and schedule.
  • Develop project-specific construction management and/or commissioning management work plans.
  • Perform Home office or remote pre-construction planning work before field mobilization.
  • Lead and manage the site construction management and commissioning staff.
  • Monitor overall construction and commissioning progress, cost, quality, scope, and safety.
  • Conduct thorough risk assessments at all stages of the project and develop contingency plans to mitigate construction and commissioning risks.
  • Report on construction progress and cost to the Project Director and/or Client.
  • Lead and attend construction project performance review meetings.
  • Plan construction process by developing schedules, phasing, and lookaheads.
  • Keep track of project progress and maintain schedules.
  • Keep all documentation up to date for internal and external project members.
  • Collaborate with the internal construction team, engineers, subcontractors, etc. to determine project needs.
  • Review and oversee contractual agreements with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure terms and deliverables are met.
  • Handle disputes or claims arising from contract performance.
  • Adhere to estimated costs and ensure the project is on budget (and is profitable).
  • Supervise field staff and provide constructive feedback.
  • Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
  • Oversee project close-out activities, including final inspections, punch list resolution, and documentation handover.
  • Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future project execution.
  • Ensure the job site remains safe, clean, and orderly through compliance S&L standards.
  • Ensure the installed progress and work product are in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements. Highlight any variances or changes in the work placement.
  • Track work progress and highlight key activity development in daily reports.
  • Support our partners and project stakeholders at each project are communicating early and often when problems arise and be able to find creative solutions to project challenges.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • 20+ years of construction industry experience; with focus on full construction experience.
  • Must have experience with advanced class combined cycle projects, environmental retrofit projects and new generation combined heat and power projects is preferred.
  • Experience with EPC and GC contract models.
  • 15+ years in progressive leadership roles, supervising construction teams, managing clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate intentionally and clearly across multiple stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners.
  • Familiarity with industry regulations, industry codes & standards, and best practices related to power plant electrical operations, maintenance, and safety.
  • Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience.
  • Construction labor knowledge and labor planning experience.
  • Experience in establishing and effectively using project controls tools to manage a large construction project.
  • Understanding of a process approach to accomplishing construction management and start-up testing work.
  • Demonstrated client relationship-building experience.
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for sizeable industrial construction job sites.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Organizational and time-management skills.
  • OSHA 10 or 30.
  • Must be able to travel.
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$145,310.00 - $222,001.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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