Construction Manager –Gas Turbine Power Generation
Reports To: Director of Construction & Commissioning
Work Arrangement: Field-based, with regular onsite presence
Travel: Up to 80% or more, depending on project needs
Overview
Our client, a growing high-performance computing and cloud infrastructure company, is seeking a
Construction Manager –Gas Turbine Power Generation to oversee the field installation and delivery of generation equipment supporting new data center campuses.
Serving as the owner’s representative, this individual will coordinate turbine delivery, offloading, rigging, placement, alignment, balance-of-plant installation, startup, and operational handover.
The scope includes
LM6000 gas turbine generators, 16 MW trailer-mounted turbine packages, and supporting fuel gas, lube oil, exhaust, cooling, and electrical interconnection systems.
This role works closely with Power Generation Engineering, general contractors, turbine OEM representatives, mechanical and piping subcontractors, and commissioning teams. The ideal candidate brings direct field experience installing gas turbine packages and coordinating the infrastructure required for successful startup.
Key ResponsibilitiesTurbine Installation & Field Coordination
- Oversee turbine delivery, offloading, rigging, placement, alignment, and associated installation activities.
- Coordinate work across general contractors, OEM field service teams, and mechanical, piping, and electrical subcontractors.
- Verify installation sequencing and system interfaces align with approved engineering requirements.
- Monitor fuel gas, lube oil, exhaust, cooling, and balance-of-plant piping installation.
- Identify installation conflicts and coordinate timely resolution with engineering and field teams.
Schedule & Delivery Management
- Track turbine delivery, installation, piping tie-ins, startup readiness, and acceptance milestones.
- Align field execution with the master construction schedule.
- Communicate progress, constraints, schedule impacts, and recovery actions to Delivery Managers and project leadership.
- Coordinate dependencies between turbine packages, supporting systems, and commissioning activities.
Engineering Standards & Quality
- Review installation drawings, piping designs, submittals, and vendor documentation against Power Generation Engineering standards.
- Identify gaps and deviations before and during construction.
- Obtain documented approval for deviations before implementation.
- Partner with the Power Generation Engineer to verify field work preserves design intent.
- Provide installation and commissioning feedback to improve future project standards.
Contractor & OEM Oversight
- Monitor general contractors, OEM representatives, and subcontractors against contractual scope, technical specifications, schedule, quality, and safety requirements.
- Track installation quality, equipment concerns, and vendor performance.
- Drive corrective actions and escalate unresolved issues.
- Support bid packages, RFIs, submittal reviews, and change orders for turbine installation and piping scopes.
Startup, Testing & Handover
- Coordinate with the internal Commissioning Manager and third-party commissioning agent on startup and acceptance readiness.
- Review and observe testing of LM6000 and trailer-mounted turbine packages against approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
- Support troubleshooting of turbine package and piping installation issues.
- Document test results and track deficiencies through resolution.
- Confirm systems meet functional requirements before operational handover.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience delivering gas turbine or large rotating equipment installations, including at least 3 years in power generation, industrial, or critical infrastructure new construction.
- Direct gas turbine or power generation construction experience.
- Hands-on experience managing installation of LM6000 or comparable aeroderivative gas turbines and/or trailer-mounted turbine generator packages.
- Experience carrying equipment scope from delivery through installation, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Strong understanding of turbine installation sequencing and fuel gas, lube oil, exhaust, cooling, and supporting piping systems.
- Experience serving as an owner’s representative or enforcing technical standards within a general contractor-led construction environment.
- Proficiency with Bluebeam, Autodesk, or comparable construction and design review tools.
- Experience preparing bid packages, managing RFIs, reviewing submittals, and processing change orders.
- Working knowledge of applicable power generation and piping requirements, including ASME B31.1/B31.3 and NFPA 37/850.
- Strong communication and coordination skills across construction, engineering, OEM, and commissioning teams.
- Sound field judgment, proactive issue management, and ownership of delivery commitments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline;equivalent field experience will be considered.
- OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 training.
Working Environment
This position requires substantial travel and regular work at active power generation construction sites. Candidates must be comfortable in field environments and comply with site safety and PPE requirements.