EthosEnergy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, multi-service contracts involving both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the power generation or industrial process industries, with experience managing contracts, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Projects support power producers and industrial customers across the Power, Oil & Gas, and Pulp & Paper sectors and involve critical equipment such as gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, compressors, and balance-of-plant systems. Typical scopes include major outages, rotor overhauls, plant modifications, and equipment upgrades.This critical role is responsible for building high-performing teams, fostering strong customer relationships, and delivering projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards through effective project management practices.
The approved salary range for this role is $120k - $150k based on education and experience. Successful candidates must have 10+ years' experience, including 5+ years in project management roles. A degree in business with a business improvement background required. Strong preference for those with an Engineering Degree. Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification, PMI, PMP or equivalent is required.
Job Responsibilities- Manage the commercial relationship between EthosEnergy Gas P/L (EEG) and the customer in a manner aligned with EthosEnergy's Core Values: Safety, People, Financial Responsibility, Integrity, and Service Excellence
- Ensure EEG meets its contractual obligations to the customer and does so safely, with high quality, within budget, and on schedule.
- Act as single point of contact for customer ensuring that customer is kept informed and that all technical and commercial needs are met in accordance with the customer Critical To Quality (CTQ) scope expectations.
- Prepare, submit, and manage contract deliverables including but not limited to planning documents, schedules, reports, notices, and invoices
- Identify out of scope customer requests and negotiate resolution with the customer.
- Understand industry trends and EE capabilities identifying new business opportunities that align with customer's technical and business needs.
- Lead the planning, contracting, and coordination of technical deliverables, ensuring successful execution of EEG services, including labor, repairs, replacements, and facility upgrades.
- Facilitate and prepare pre-activity/outage project planning in accordance with EEG and contractual obligations.
- Lead project life cycle outage meetings and drive action items.
- Solicit quotations, negotiate commercially with internal and external providers, approve purchase orders (within established budget and DOA)
- Oversee all internal and external subcontractors/RBUs to ensure scope delivery is in accordance Customer's Critical To Quality (CTQ) scope expectations.
- Manage scope change, authorizing or limiting services providers accordingly in accordance with their contracted services.
- Use outage lessons learned to more efficiently manage contract going forward Manage all internal requirements for contract management, including performing the following:
- Identify problems and risks that could compromise contract deliverables and elevate to proper level of management as required to ensure problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepare budgets and schedules for approval by EEG Management
- Prepare, analyze and report on project performance using project control techniques for cost, labor hours, scope, and schedule
- Lead periodic performance and margin reviews with EEG stakeholders.
- Search for and implement mid-term and long-term cost reduction and life extension strategies to maximize the lifetime margin of the project.
- Prepare and submit bi-weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as defined for projects.
- Participate in and lead business level process standardization and continuous improvement projects.
Required Skills / Knowledge- Strong knowledge of project management best practices, including planning, quality management, risk assessment, scheduling, cost control, variance reporting, change management, contract administration, and customer relationship management.
- Proven experience in the power generation or industrial process industries, with responsibility for managing contracts, budgets, and teams.
- Excellent commercial acumen and project management skills, with the ability to drive successful project outcomes.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
Experience- A minimum of ten year's relevant experience, with a minimum of five years in a Project Management position.
- Proven ability to manage contract scope and objectives, ensuring efficient and successful project execution.
- Proven track record in managing conflict in projects to a positive resolution
- Demonstrated track record in motivating and inspiring internal and external project team members to cultivate and build collaborative relationships with colleagues & customers
- Successful goal achievement with the ability to think on a strategic and tactical level required to drive solutions within a matrix organization.
- Preference will be given to individuals who have demonstrated leadership in advanced technology gas turbine power plants or similar environment.
Education Requirements- Engineering degree is preferred, or combination of a business degree with business improvement background.
- Recognized and accredited professional project management training and certification, PMI, PMP, or equivalent.
Physical Requirements- Ability to walk and navigate industrial facilities inclusive of climbing, scaffolding, and navigating stairways to equipment.
What We Offer- Approved Salary Range for this role is $120k - $150k per year based on education and experience
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan
- Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs